Tooling Department Coordinator

Zekelman•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Tooling Department Coordinator at Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries, Kansas City, MO, this role is responsible for coordinating tooling availability, mill setups, and tooling maintenance to support efficient production operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring tooling is properly assembled, calibrated, and ready for use while supporting continuous improvement and troubleshooting efforts throughout the mill. This role is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience in manufacturing mill setups.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing mill setup experience
High school diploma or GED, preferred
Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
Experience using handheld measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Commitment to maintaining safe work practices in a manufacturing environment
Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and tooling as required
Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
Operate lift trucks and manufacturing equipment safely
Perform work in a plant or manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Check and monitor tooling to ensure it is available, properly assembled, and in good working condition
Order tooling and saw blades to support production requirements
Coordinate and troubleshoot mill setups to improve operational efficiency
Configure mill tooling and setups to enhance usability and performance
Calibrate mill stands and alignment to maintain production accuracy
Customize tooling to support efficient and effective operations
Order inductors and impeders as needed for production processes
Calculate strip widths for tube sizes and coordinate tooling regrinds
Perform daily lift truck inspections and report defects or irregularities
Support production teams with tooling-related troubleshooting and problem-solving
Perform additional duties as assigned
Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance