Aerospace and Defense, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Drilling Equipment, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Life Insurance, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Schedule, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan
CNC Tooling Crib Specialist
At Nelson Engineering, an established aerospace manufacturer, your work keeps precision manufacturing on schedule and on spec. Step into a fast-paced tooling support role where your craft enables flawless CNC mill operations.
A day in the life
You arrive before the first spindle turns. You prep and assemble toolholders for the CNC mill department, using a Zoller presetter and heat-shrink system to dial in accuracy and runout. You confirm precise tool length offsets, stage job-specific tooling boxes, and keep the crib impeccably organized so machinists can move from setup to first article without delays. As tools return, you inspect for wear, missing hardware, and suitability for the next run—sharpening carbide and cobalt drills on the Optima drill grinder when needed. Throughout the day, you maintain inventory, issue and track tooling, update setup documentation, and purchase what the team needs to stay productive.
Schedule and employment
- Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (four 10-hour days)
- Job Type: Full-time
What you’ll handle
- Build toolholder assemblies per setup documentation using a Zoller presetter & tool heat-shrink machine
- Verify accuracy & runout; establish precision tool length offsets for each assembly
- Maintain and track inventory of tools, fixtures, and job-specific tooling boxes
- Issue and receive tools; keep complete records of what’s checked out and returned
- Inspect returned tools & fixtures for wear and missing components
- Sharpen carbide & cobalt drills with an Optima drill grinder
- Create, update, & maintain tooling setup documentation
- Purchase tooling to meet production needs
What you bring
- High School Diploma or GED
- Effective time management and strong attention to detail
- PC proficiency; experience with Microsoft Word & Excel
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments accurately
- Hands-on experience with tool presetters, heat-shrink machines, and drill grinders
- Clear written & verbal communication; collaborative team mindset
- Knowledge of general CNC machining practices; CNC mill setup/operation experience preferred
- Understanding of endmill, drill, and turning/milling insert geometries & naming conventions
- Familiarity with milling & turning toolholders, collet systems, and fixture components
Benefits and rewards
- Health insurance & health savings account
- 401(k) with company matching
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays and paid personal time
About Nelson Engineering
We’re an established aerospace manufacturing company where quality, safety, and teamwork drive every decision. Your expertise will help us deliver mission-critical components with confidence.
Equal employment opportunity
It is company policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or other non-job related characteristics protected by any applicable federal, state or local laws.
Preferred proficiency
You should be proficient in: CNC Tooling