Tool Crib Attendant

Orizon Aerostructures • Chanute, KS

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tool Crib Attendant is responsible for coordinating with team leads on tool kits needed for the start of a shift, ensuring tools are checked out and at the point of use prior to shift start. This role involves coordinating with maintenance on tool servicing and return, performing basic daily maintenance on returned tools, and issuing consumable tooling to mechanics. The attendant will also perform cleanliness sweeps, manage tool calibration, ensure part protection is used, and coordinate with purchasing on needed items. Inventory management, including maintaining a full inventory listing and monthly cycle counts, is a key responsibility. Additionally, the role involves issuing paint and sealant, bringing ideas for efficiency improvements to the continuous improvement department, and performing additional material handling activities as time allows. The attendant will also manage manufacturing system inventory accuracy, review work orders to stage and deliver materials, monitor inventory levels, unload and store incoming materials, conduct forklift safety checks, and support other departments during high-flow situations or relocations. Recommending equipment repairs or upgrades is also part of the role.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience using Technical/mechanical aptitude required
• Demonstrated experience maintaining production schedule, Earned Standard Hour objectives, quality and production goals strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience working within a team environment required
• Demonstrated experience paying attention to detail and spatial awareness required
• Demonstrated experience with working extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary to support production and operations activities are strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma, GED, or able to demonstrate basic written, reading, verbal, and math skills required
• Basic computer skills (e.g., clocking in and out, Factory Trak, Syteline)
• Clear and effective communication
• Accurately complete required paperwork (e.g., Work Orders, inspection records, certificates)
• Foreign Object Debris Identifying and controlling nonconforming product
• Ultra C-Lean In process Inspection
• Production Metrics
• Problem solving Root Cause / Corrective Action
• AS9100
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Regulation
• Must have ability to bend, twist and stretch arms above head and walk or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to reach in all directions, handle and manipulate objects and materials
• Must be able to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, and fingers to operate machines and equipment
• Must have standard visual acuity (correctable by prescription glasses or contacts meets the requirement), including color recognition
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 10 lbs. to a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to hear with or without correction
• Must have the ability to become proficient and certified, as required, with equipment used to maneuver and store large and/or heavy objects
• Able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time between breaks
• In order to comply with U.S. government regulations applicable to this position, all applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or a “protected individual”, as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience maintaining production schedule, Earned Standard Hour objectives, quality and production goals strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with working extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary to support production and operations activities are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team leads on tool kits that are needed for start of a shift.
• Have tools checked out and to the point of use prior to shift start.
• Coordinate with maintenance on servicing tools and returning tools back to service.
• Perform basic daily maintenance on tools as they are returned.
• Issue consumable tooling to mechanics such as drill bits.
• Perform cleanliness sweeps of the area.
• Manage the calibration of tools.
• Insuring part protection is being used (replace protection on air lines, clamps, etc.).
• Coordinate with purchasing on needed items for the mechanics.
• Maintain a full inventory listing and monthly cycle count.
• Issue paint & sealant to mechanics.
• Bring ideas to help improve efficiency throughout the shop to continuous improvement department.
• Perform additional material handling activities to mechanics engaged (as time allows).
• Manage manufacturing system inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and transaction tracking.
• Review work orders daily to locate, stage, and deliver materials, components, and fixtures to work cells and Final Assembly per schedule.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate potential shortages to manufacturing and purchasing to prevent stockouts.
• Unload, store, and organize incoming materials/raw goods, assisting with receiving paperwork.
• Conduct daily forklift safety checks and maintain operational documentation.
• Support Operations, Shipping, and Production Scheduling during high-flow situations or facility asset relocations.
• Recommend equipment repairs or upgrades to maintain reliable operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED