Tooling Specialist

Job Description

Your role

As a Tooling Specialist, your mission is to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly by ensuring the right tooling, workholding, and consumable resources are available when needed. This position supports production readiness through inventory management, tooling preparation, organization, and continuous improvement of tooling systems and processes. You will report to the Machine Shop Manager.

You will

• Manage tooling, workholding, insert, and consumable inventory to ensure production readiness.
• Review production schedules, setup sheets, and tool lists to anticipate tooling requirements and prevent shortages,
• Stage, assemble, inspect, and prepare tooling and workholding for upcoming machining operations.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and support the implementation and administration of the tool management database.
• Organize and maintain tooling storage areas using 5S and visual management principles.
• Order and replenishing tooling, fixtures, and consumables based on production demand and usage trends.
• Distribute tooling and workholding to machinists and operators to support efficient production flow.
• Monitor tooling usage and inventory levels to improve asset utilization and inventory accuracy.
• Provide general machine shop support, including tooling maintenance, organization, and data entry.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

You have at least 3 years of experience, working in a machine shop, manufacturing, or related industrial environment.

• You have a strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of tooling, workholding, shop equipment, and safe material handling practices.
• You have experience safely lifting, moving, and handling tooling, fixtures, workholding devices, and other production materials.
• You are proficient with computer systems used for inventory management, record keeping, and communication, including MS Office applications, ERP systems, and tool management software.
• Preferred:
• Prior manufacturing or shop floor experience including familiarity with tooling, workholding, tool crib operations, inventory control, 5S, or lean manufacturing principles.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability: Take ownership of tooling inventory, tool management systems, and production readiness activities that directly impact manufacturing performance. Your contributions will be trusted, visible, and valued.
• Lifelong learning and career growth: Gain hands-on experience with machining operations, tooling systems, inventory management, and manufacturing processes. This role provides a strong foundation for future growth in machining, manufacturing technology, and operations.
• Innovation powered by people: Help implement tool management software, improve shop-floor processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. As a new role, you'll have the opportunity to help shape how tooling is managed across the machine shop.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits:
• Base salary ranges from $30 to $40 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Annual bonus structure.
• Generous paid time off (holiday, vacation, and sick time).
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

Job location

On-Site

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Voorheesville, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Cassandra Quinn

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type:

Job type: On-Site

Posting End Date:

Functional area: Manufacturing

Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Comptec LLC

Country/Region:

City / Province: Voorheesville