Tooling / Shop Lead

Tooling/Shop Lead

The Tooling/Shop Lead coordinates and controls company tooling, shop runners, and related shop support activities, ensuring tools are properly inventoried, maintained, distributed, and available for field operations. This hands-on leadership role works closely with the Shop/Fleet Manager, field supervision, mechanics, and project teams, and requires strong organization, communication, accountability, and knowledge of construction tooling and shop operations.

Tooling Inventory & Control

• Maintain accurate, audited inventory of company tooling tagging, tracking assignments/transfers, and identifying missing, damaged, or obsolete items for repair, replacement, or disposal.
• Monitor tooling condition and readiness, and recommend purchases based on need and usage.

Shop Runner Management

• Direct daily shop runner activities, prioritizing deliveries, pickups, and tooling transfers based on shop, fleet, and field needs.
• Maintain accountability for company vehicles, tools, and equipment in transit, and flag delays or issues to management.

Shop, Fleet & Field Coordination

• Coordinate with the Shop/Fleet Manager on tooling movement, repair/inspection scheduling, and field tooling requests, ensuring timely delivery, pickup, and proper storage.
• Communicate equipment or tooling issues that could impact field operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure tooling is maintained and used per manufacturer recommendations and company safety requirements; remove damaged or unsafe tools from service.
• Assist with required inspections and certifications, and report safety concerns to the Shop/Fleet Manager.

Administrative & Leadership

• Maintain accurate tooling records and track costs to reduce unnecessary purchases, rentals, and losses.
• Lead shop runners by example on safety, organization, and reliability; keep storage organized and provide regular updates to the Shop/Fleet Manager.

Experience in construction, utility, fleet, equipment, tooling, or shop operations preferred; prior leadership/supervisory experience a plus.

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple requests and changing priorities.

Basic computer skills and ability to maintain electronic inventory records.

Ability to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment; valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Ability to lift, move, and handle tools and equipment as required, in a fast-paced environment.

Pay- $ 34.00 - $ 40.00 /Hourly *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer

The anticipated compensation for this position is - depending on experience and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.