Tooling & Production Support Specialist

Faxon Firearms•Fairfield, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

he Tooling & Production Support Specialist is responsible for managing, maintaining, and distributing all consumable tooling and tool holding assets to support production. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, ensuring tooling availability, and maintaining an organized, efficient tool crib operation. This position supports both 1st and 2nd shift operations. This individual will also support plant-wide chip management and assist in maintaining a clean and safe manufacturing environment. Reports to: Production Supervisor

Requirements

Familiarity with cutting tools, inserts, and toolholders
Experience reading setup sheets or basic blueprints
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Basic computer skills (inventory tracking systems, Excel, etc.)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and be on feet for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Prior tool crib or inventory experience
CNC machining or manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Tooling Inventory & Control
Track and maintain inventory of all consumable tooling (cutting tools, inserts, drills, end mills, etc.)
Monitor usage rates and replenish stock to prevent production shortages
Track recycled tooling and carbide return programs
Maintain accurate records of tool usage, scrap, and inventory levels
Toolholder Management
Track and maintain all toolholders (heat shrink, hydraulic, collet, etc.)
Inspect toolholders for wear, damage, and runout issues
Ensure toolholders are clean, organized, and ready for production use
Tool Assembly & Presetting
Assemble tooling per engineering setup sheets
Build tools using:
Heat shrink systems
Hydraulic toolholders
Standard collet/ER systems
Verify tool lengths, offsets, and configurations match setup requirements
Ensure tools are production-ready prior to delivery
Production Support
Deliver tooling to machining cells across the plant
Pick up used, worn, or damaged tooling for evaluation/replacement
Work closely with machinists, setup personnel, and engineering to resolve tooling issues quickly
Chip Management
Empty chip bins daily (minimum once per morning and as needed throughout the day)
Coordinate chip removal and recycling processes
Maintain cleanliness around chip handling areas
Organization & Continuous Improvement
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient tool crib
Identify opportunities to reduce tooling costs and improve efficiency
Support implementation of standardized tooling systems and controls