Technician II, Tool Crib (R6518)

Shield AI•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Shield AI is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Tool Crib Technician to support tooling operations for advanced aerospace aircraft testing on Group 5 UAVs. The technician runs day-to-day tool crib operations, including issuing and receiving tools, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring production teams have the tools, equipment, and consumables they need on time. The role supports production continuity, reduces downtime, and helps maintain tool accountability and compliance as manufacturing grows. The technician works with production technicians and mechanics to provide tool crib support, track inventory and calibration, maintain quality records, and support scheduled builds. The position requires care with tool control to protect safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a tool crib, warehouse, inventory, or manufacturing environment.
Basic knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
Comfort using computers and inventory or tracking systems.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Clear communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Tool crib experience in an aerospace, defense, aviation, automotive, or precision manufacturing facility.
Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality requirements.
Experience with FOD prevention and tool accountability programs.
Knowledge of calibrated tools, torque tools, or aircraft assembly equipment.
Experience with barcode or RFID tool tracking systems.
Familiarity with 5S or Lean practices.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or a similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

Issue and receive tools, equipment, and consumables, recording every transaction accurately in the tool tracking system.
Keep the tool crib clean, organized, secure, and arranged so tools are correctly stored and easy to find.
Inspect returned tools for damage, wear, or missing parts; tag and set aside items requiring repair or replacement.
Follow standard procedures for checking tools in and out and maintaining tool accountability.
Answer questions from technicians and production staff and help them locate the tools they need.
Track hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment, specialized aerospace tooling, and production consumables.
Perform routine cycle counts and inventory checks and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
Monitor stock levels and flag items approaching reorder points.
Receive, label, and put away incoming tools and supplies.
Follow up on overdue, lost, or misplaced tools.
Track calibration due dates and remove expired or out-of-calibration tools from service.
Ensure calibrated tools are labeled correctly and their records are current.
Follow AS9100 and company quality procedures and support Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention through careful tool accountability.
Maintain accurate records for internal audits and customer inspections.
Report tooling discrepancies and assist Quality with investigations when requested.
Work with production teams to prepare tools and kits for scheduled builds.
Notify the supervisor promptly about tooling shortages or delays.
Help roll out barcode, RFID, or other digital tool tracking tools.
Suggest improvements to tool crib organization and efficiency.