Inventory Specialist 19 An Hour

Tool Room Attendant

The Tool Room Attendant ensures the availability, functionality, and proper control of all production tools and consumables to support ongoing operations. This role involves issuing and receiving tools, maintaining accurate tool and inventory records, performing basic inspection and maintenance, and keeping the tool room clean, organized, and compliant with safety procedures. The position requires working independently, exercising sound judgment, and supporting production needs in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Issue production tools, equipment, and consumables to employees and accurately record all transactions.
• Receive tools and equipment returned by employees and verify condition, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Guarantee the functionality and readiness of production tools in accordance with production needs and schedules.
• Operate the tool crib in alignment with the production schedule to ensure tools are available when needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance by tracking due dates, conducting periodic inspections, and arranging required maintenance for production tools.
• Create new Tool Control Cards for newly acquired tools and ensure they contain complete and accurate information.
• Update Tool Control Cards with tool history, calibration data, and maintenance records.
• Write, track, and file Lost Tool Notices and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• File Tool Control Cards and related documentation in an organized and easily retrievable manner.
• Update and maintain data files related to tool inventory, calibration, and maintenance activities.
• Repair tools when possible or coordinate sending broken tools out for repair, and track their status.
• Assist engineering and other departments with continuous improvement projects related to tools and tooling processes.
• Conduct regular inventory counts of production tools and reconcile physical counts with system records.
• Receive new tools into inventory and verify that deliveries match purchase orders and specifications.
• Perform incoming inspection on new tools to ensure they meet quality and functional requirements.
• Send out and track hydraulic samples as required, ensuring proper documentation and chain of custody.
• Receive and file hydraulic sample results and maintain organized records for future reference.
• Track calibration and periodic inspection due dates for all calibrated tools and equipment.
• Send out tools for calibration, receive them back, and verify calibration documentation.
• File calibration certifications and maintain an up-to-date calibration record system.
• Maintain the tool room in a clean, orderly, and safe condition, ensuring tools are stored in their proper locations.
• Learn and apply appropriate safety precautions and procedures in all tool room and shop activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support production and maintenance operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment where your contribution directly supports the efficiency and reliability of operations. The role offers full-time, stable employment with opportunities to build practical skills in tool control, inventory management, and calibration processes. You will work with supportive teams across production and engineering, in a setting that values safety, organization, and continuous improvement. The position provides the chance to work independently, take ownership of critical processes, and develop expertise that is highly valued in manufacturing and maintenance environments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.