Tool Crib Attendant – 1st Shift

Why Work at Manes Machine & Engineering?

Manes Machine & Engineering is a fast-growing, AS9100 aerospace manufacturing company located in Fort Collins, Colorado. We specialize in complex 5-axis machined components for the aerospace industry and are known for solving difficult manufacturing problems.

These are not slogans—they define how we operate daily. Most of our leadership team was promoted from within, and motivated employees who demonstrate ownership, technical excellence, and teamwork have opportunities for rapid growth.

We run a climate-controlled shop, invest heavily in modern equipment, and maintain high standards with strong mutual respect across the organization.

• 100% employer-paid for employees

• $25,000 policy provided at no cost

• Up to 5 weeks of vacation based on tenure
• 48 hours of sick pay annually
• 6 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%

• Employee-driven Core Values Recognition Program (“High 5”)
  • Earn extra PTO, gift cards, and other rewards
• President’s Award (quarterly recognition for top performers)
• Quarterly company meetings with leadership transparency
• Regular team events and cookouts

• Machines: Mazak and Grob
• Controls: Mazak & Siemens
• Materials: Titanium, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
• Environment: Climate-controlled aerospace facility

The Tool Crib Technician supports CNC machining operations by preparing, measuring, maintaining, and managing cutting tools and tooling systems required for production. This role is critical to machine uptime, accuracy, and overall manufacturing efficiency and reports directly to the Tool Crib Supervisor
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Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of CNC machining or manufacturing experience
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Positive, solutions-oriented “can-do” attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with manufacturing-based technology, processes, and principles
• 3+ years of CNC machining and tool build-up experience
• Knowledge of pre-setters and heat shrink equipment
  
  Extensive knowledge of tooling, tool holders, and cutting tools for CNC equipment
• Skilled Trade certification from an accredited college, community college, or vocational school

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and expectations outlined in the Employee Manual and Quality Management System
• Demonstrate and promote Manes Machine’s Core Values at all times
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment
• Maintain confidentiality on all classified company information
• Set up CNC machine tooling according to setup documentation without supervision
• Change cutting tools and holders correctly and efficiently
• Measure and document tooling attributes including radius, diameter, flute count, flute length, gauge length, relief length, and clearance length
• Ensure all tooling is properly checked in and out using the Supply Pro inventory system
• Load tooling into the correct CNC machine, magazine pot, and rotation
• Remove and replace tooling correctly when required
• Maintain tooling holders in clean, serviceable condition
• Keep tooling crib equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained
• Maintain tooling inventory to support CNC machining operations
• Utilize JobBOSS ERP and other required software tools (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Communicate clearly and effectively with machinists, supervisors, and support staff
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and adaptability to change
• Accept feedback constructively and perform effectively under pressure
• Take initiative and willingly assume additional responsibilities as needed

Manes strives to produce superior products that meet the needs and requirements of our customers. We focus on continually improving our processes and products in order to remain our customers’ supplier of choice.

Manes Machine & Engineering is committed…