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Tool Crib Attendant

Costello/April Design, Inc.
Exeter, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026

The Tool Crib Attendant will be responsible for ordering, storing, issuing, and maintaining all tools and CNC tool holders for the machine shop. Successful candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and take pride in maintaining an efficient, accurate, and well-organized tool crib. This position regularly uses precision measuring instruments, torque wrenches, grinders, cleaning equipment, and various hand tools. C/A Design is willing to train motivated candidates who possess strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This individual will be expected to embrace and exhibit our culture of honesty, integrity, and good corporate citizenship.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Strive toward a culture of proactive safety.
  • Ensure cutting tools, fixtures, and job-specific hardware are returned to the tool crib and stored in their designated locations.
  • Work closely with CNC programmers, setup technicians, and machinists to ensure that tooling is available and production schedules are supported.
  • Inspect for worn tooling and replace as necessary.
  • Ensure all tooling, fixtures, and hardware are clean, organized, and maintained in a ready-to-use condition.
  • Maintain inventory levels and help determine appropriate stocking quantities.
  • Complete work orders for repairs as needed and follow through to ensure that the work has been completed as requested.
  • Maintain and further develop the tooling database, including storage locations and job-specific fixture components.
  • Reports any unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Management.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area while supporting overall shop housekeeping standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma, or General Education Degree (GED).
  • 3–5 years of experience in machining, machine setup, fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment.
  • Understanding of CNC machine setup, tool identification and machine fixtures.
  • Previous experience using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers.
  • Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately maintain inventory records are required.
  • Manual machining experience with Bridgeport-style knee mills and lathes preferred, not required.
  • Welding experience (TIG, stainless steel, non-certified) is preferred, not required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Education reimbursement program for professional development
  • Climate-controlled facility
  • Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
  • Complimentary coffee and refreshments
  • Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
  • Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
  • Ability to frequently use hands and fingers to operate machine controls, tools, and measuring instruments.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as required to load, unload, and inspect parts and equipment.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
  • Ability to visually inspect parts, interpret and read blueprints, technical drawings, work instructions, and use gauges, and measuring devices.
  • Ability to distinguish colors, dimensions, and surface defects when performing quality inspections.
  • Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to safely operate equipment in a fast-paced production setting while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and other equipment as required.
  • Ability to work in an environment with exposure to machine noise, metal chips, cutting fluids, lubricants, and varying temperatures.
  • Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.

Work Environment

  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment.
  • Frequent interaction with machine tools, raw materials, and finished products.
  • Compliance with all company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention practices.
  • Required use of appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures.

Essential Functions Disclaimer:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ABOUT HEICO: 

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago The Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever-growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

 These four core operations are organized into groups: Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand-alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

 Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

 More information about the holding company and overall organization can be found at www.heicocompanies.com.

 

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