NIAR Tool Crib Attendant - AMP Lab

Department: NIAR Advanced Machining & Prototyping(AMP)

Campus

Location:

Other Kansas Location

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00pm; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a "U.S. Person".

Join NIAR’s Advanced Machining & Prototyping (AMP) team in ahands-on role that keeps high‑precision manufacturing running smoothly. As the Tool Crib Technician, you’ll manage inventory,maintain accurate tool records, support floor operations, andensure tools and equipment are ready when needed. If you’reorganized, detail‑driven, and enjoy supporting fast-paced technicalwork, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute tocutting‑edge manufacturing and research.

Receives, stores, and issues tools, machine tool fixtures, gages,materials, equipment, and asset inventory. Maintains accurate toolrecords and inventory. Issues tools accurately according to work orders and ensures a quick turnaround for tool replacement andsetup. Ensures tool traceability, readiness and/or calibrationcompliance according to policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations.

• Accurately and promptly issues, tracks, and verifies tools.
• Maintains accurate records of tool use, condition, and return;identifies and reports damaged, broken, worn out, or missingtools.
• Prepares and maintains accurate documentation for calibration and inspection of tools, gages, materials, and/or equipment.
• Communicates shortages as needed; performs and/or assists withprocurement and restocking of items.
• Ensures tool availability aligns with requirements and needs of the department.
• Organizes and labels all drawers, bins, and racks.
• Prepares and maintains calibration and usage logs; removesout-of-calibration tools from service.
• Performs periodic tool crib inventory and supports internalaudits.
• Supports floor operations by pre‑staging tool kits and verifyingsetups for priority jobs.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness standards in all tooling and storage areas.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six (6) months of directly related experience

Working knowledge of inventory management and stock control practices.

Basic knowledge of procurement processes and vendor communication.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to issue, track, andverify tools accurately.

Effective organizational skills to maintain orderly tool cribareas, bins, and racks.

Clear communication skills for reporting shortages, damages, and coordinating with operations staff.

Problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve issues with missing,damaged, or out-of-calibration tools.

Time management skills to prioritize tasks such as pre‑staging toolkits for urgent jobs.

Teamwork and collaboration skills to support operations,procurement, and audit teams.

Ability to maintain accuracy and efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.

Ability to proactively identify and report tool issues before theyimpact operations.

Ability to sustain safety and cleanliness standards in tooling and storage areas.

• Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials, mail,equipment and/or supplies.
• Ability to inspect and/or surveil materials, equipment, reports,and/or incidents and identify any errors, needs and/or determiningfactors.
• Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment and/or buildings including confined,elevated and loud noise spaces.
• Ability to position self to place, construct, and/or maintainequipment and items in designated spaces. This includes but is not limited to the ability to work in confined and elevatedspaces.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation.
• Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.