Tool Crib Operator - Level 4

Shift: 1st shift. City:
Solon.

Serves as the primary contact with the service organization to maintain tooling, gage, and equipment spare part inventory. Also has responsibility for procurement, stocking, kitting, inventory management and repairs/returns to suppliers. Performs the cycle counting process to maintain inventory accuracy. Coordinates inventory consolidations and identifies obsolete materials, demonstrating initiative and organizational skills required for effective service center operation in accordance with industry best practice standards.

• Proficient in all aspects of tool and gage crib operations.
• Manage inventory in an accurate and efficient manner consistent with standard work.
• Partner with service center team members to support cross‑functional activities.
• Authenticate that SAP receipts align with business operating systems.
• Facilitate indirect purchases of required inventory.
• Contact suppliers for emergency purchases of equipment spare parts and procure needed items.
• Arrange for returns to suppliers for rejected items or items needing repair.
• Assemble kits for scheduled and emergency work orders requiring spare parts, gages, and tools, ensuring inventory availability and replenishing as necessary to minimize equipment downtime.
• Manage returns to suppliers for rejected items or items needing repair.
• Resolve service organization concerns or obstacles with the resources of the Tooling Operations group.
• Conduct inventory consolidations and support obsolescence initiatives.
• Provide internal customer service for shop associates.
• Help create standard work, SPLs, metrics, or spreadsheets.
• Audit and troubleshoot advanced transactional issues and run reports.
• Look for ways to improve and troubleshoot the system regarding SAP, Crib Master, Tabware, and Gage Application.
• Document communication and communicate to all shifts, including supervisors, scheduler, and in the supervisor’s absence to the supervisor of the next shift.
• Investigate and/or help implement suggestions from CIAS’s.
• Audit and improve the area using 5S.
• Maintain knowledge of and adherence to proper safety practices and procedures applicable to this role.
• Perform other indirect tasks as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience with a focus on inventory control or supply chain.
• Mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Knowledge of MRP II principles and/or basic warehouse principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Assist with inventory control, some computer skills.
• Capable of balancing workload in a fast‑paced environment.

• Adaptability: flexibility to adjust to a changing environment.
• Self‑Awareness: emotional self‑awareness, accurate self‑assessment, self‑confidence.
• Self‑Management: emotional self‑control, transparency, adaptability, achievement, initiative, optimism.
• Social Awareness: empathy, organizational awareness, service orientation.
• Relationship Management: change catalyst, influence, conflict management, teamwork & collaboration.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry weight up to 35 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of being on foot for up to 8‑12 hours a day.
• Capability to squat, bend, and reach.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.