Tool Crib Attendant-CNC

Tool Crib Attendant - Second ShiftACME Industries Pratt Elk Grove Village, IL Description

About This Role This is a production-support role, not a stockroom job. At ACME, Tool Crib Attendants are the reason machines keep running. When a machinist on the floor needs a new insert, a preset holder, or a replacement end mill at 8:30 PM, you're the person who makes it happen — fast, right, and without drama. Second shift at ACME is where a lot of the heavy production happens, and this role sits at the center of keeping it moving.

You'll work directly with machinists, setup techs, and supervisors to stage tooling ahead of jobs, respond to live production demands, maintain crisp inventory, and keep the crib organized enough that anyone can find what they need in under 60 seconds. If you have a background in manufacturing and want a role where your hustle is visible and your contribution is concrete every single day, this is it.

Position Summary The Tool Crib Attendant is responsible for assembling, presetting, staging, and issuing cutting tools and tooling consumables in support of ACME's 2nd shift machining operations. This role ensures that tooling is accurate, labeled, available, and ready before jobs begin — and that live floor demands during production are handled quickly and correctly. The Tool Crib Attendant also maintains crib organization, tracks inventory levels, and works closely with the Tool Crib Supervisor and shop floor teams to eliminate tooling-related machine downtime.

Key Responsibilities 3:00 PM - 11:30 PMDrive Production Readiness Assemble and preset cutting tools according to job setup sheets; verify assemblies are correct, labeled, and staged before production begins

Coordinate with 2nd shift machinists and setup technicians to ensure critical tooling is ready ahead of each job start — don't wait for a machinist to come ask Respond quickly to live tooling requests during production runs; replenish broken or worn tools without creating delays

Communicate proactively with the Tool Crib Supervisor and 2nd shift leadership about tooling shortages, quality issues, or pending stockouts before they become emergencies

Minimize machine downtime attributable to tooling — this is the primary measure of success in this role Manage Tool Crib Operations Issue and receive tooling, holders, inserts, and consumables; accurately record transactions in the tool tracking or ERP system (M2M)
Maintain crib layout so high-run tooling is front-accessible and every location is labeled and consistent

Monitor inventory levels for fast-moving consumables; escalate replenishment needs early — don't let the crib go to zero on critical items

Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits; reconcile discrepancies and report findings to supervisor

Keep the crib clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant throughout the shift

Support the Shop Floor Work directly with machinists and setup teams — learn what they need before they ask, and build relationships that make production run smoother

Assist with basic tooling troubleshooting; escalate wear or breakage patterns that suggest a setup or programming issue to the appropriate team Prioritize all work based on production schedule impact; know which jobs are hot and treat their tooling accordingly

Perform or support basic tool reconditioning (insert replacement, holder cleaning) as directed

Maintain safe work practices in all crib and floor-adjacent activities; follow ACME EHS protocols and immediately report any hazardous conditions

Requirements Qualifications Required
** Ability to work from 3:00 PM through 11:30 PM
** Experience working in a manufacturing or machining environment — you understand what happens on a shop floor

Basic knowledge of cutting tools (inserts,…