What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tool Crib Attendant position at Alliance Innovations LLC?
Company Description Alliance Innovations LLC is a advanced manufacturing and tooling company specializing in CNC machining, epoxy and fiberglass castings, and precision molds. The team works with 3-axis and 5-axis machining, aluminum and steel molds, trim dies, and robotic-integrated pressing systems to support complex production needs. The company also builds automated systems, assembly equipment, and GD&T fixtures to ensure accuracy and repeatability. With capabilities in Faro CMM scanning and 3D carbon fiber printing, Alliance Innovations LLC focuses on high-quality, innovative solutions for diverse industrial applications.
Purpose of the Role/Role Overview:
To provide CNC Operators with tooling designated by the CAM Programmers, which will help streamline and maximize efficiency during the setup process. During down time, may run a CNC machine or set up when business needs allow.
General Duties/Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing blueprints, drawings, specifications prior to starting of tooling to ensure accuracy.
Creating/Assembling tooling for CNC machines using provided Setup/Tool Sheets. Mounting the assembled tool into the tool pre-setter to capture precise dimensional data (X and Z axes, radii, and angles) without tying up the actual CNC machines.
Utilizing the heat shrink machine to create tools for specific jobs.
Recording or digitally exporting the calculated tool offset data via labels, barcodes, RFID chips, or direct CNC network integration.
Creating and maintaining tool carts for each job.
Restocking/Ordering new tools for worn/used tooling per approvals.
Maintaining database tracking for the entire facility’s tooling inventory.
Organizing and maintaining cleanliness of the tool room.
Running CNC/Set up machines in down time as business needs allow.
Operating a forklift safely and overhead crane while maintaining all safety guidelines.
Being able to decipher between sharp and dull tooling while inspecting tools for wear, chipping, and structural damage before and after production runs.
Sharpening Drills as needed.
Working independently with minimal guidance on operational and technical challenges.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience dealing with tooling for CNC machines, preferred.
3 Years’ experience with CNC calculations, CAD and CAM software, preferred.
Front load forklift experience, preferred
Basic math skills required.
Physical Requirements:
Be able to stand for long periods of time on a concrete floor.
Be able to be in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment being exposed to forklift, machining, and potentially other loud noises.
Be able to withstand heat during the use of the heat shrink machine.
Must be able to go up and down stairs.
Be able to hear and or see the machine alarms with abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Be able to wear all necessary PPE such as steel toed boots, safety glasses, etc.