Tool Crib Attendant

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Springs facility is seeking a Tool Crib Attendant to join our team.

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Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities.

• Preset CNC cutting tools using tool pre-setters to ensure accuracy and minimize machine downtime.
• Assemble, measure, and inspect cutting tools, holders, and inserts per job requirements.
• Disassemble used tooling upon job completion
• Clean and maintain used tooling and fixturing prior to placing in inventory
• Work with tooling vendors to identify, source, and recommend proper cutting tools and supplies.
• Maintain and organize the tool crib, ensuring proper inventory control and labeling.
• Track tooling usage, issue tools to machinists, and manage re-grinds or replacements.
• Inspect tools for wear or damage and remove out-of-spec tooling from circulation.
• Support CNC machinists and programmers with tooling setup and availability.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the tool room.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of tooling-related issues on CNC machines.
• Print and prepare all necessary documentation related to a job

Basic Qualifications.

• High school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Blueprint and tool list interpretation.
• Inventory management experience.
• Experience working with tooling vendors and managing purchase requests.
• Manufacturing floor support.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to lift tooling and supplies safely and follow shop safety procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Technical certificate or coursework in CNC machining, manufacturing technology, or industrial maintenance.
• Basic understanding of CNC machine operations (mills and lathes).
• Experience using tool pre-setters, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with common cutting tools, tool holders, and inserts (carbide, HSS, indexable tooling).
• Basic knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tool wear indicators.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.