Tool Crib Coordinator

About Us: 
Drake is a growing, dynamic, and fun Cypress, TX based manufacturing company actively seeking, full-time career career-minded, and exceptionally skilled candidates who are motivated by a passion for success! We are proud of the work we're doing for A-list customers, such as SpaceX, in our shop and excellent work environment. 

Additionally, we will offer training on our specific materials/equipment and provide additional training as appropriate to grow our team's capabilities. 

At Drake, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to succeed. 

Summary: 
The Tool Crib Coordinator is responsible for the overall management, organization and procurement for the Production Department consumable tools, materials and supplies; maintenance of manufacturing equipment and tools; maintaining an efficient system for tooling, assist with tooling preparations for upcoming jobs, optimize costs for purchasing and help with calibration duties. 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

·         Support production and engineering with maintaining, providing, and procuring tooling

·         Ensure the tool room is a safe environment in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements

·         Purchasing of consumable tools including, end mills, inserts, drills, tool holders, collets, lubricants, oils, etc.

·         Manage inventory and allocation of consumable tools, equipment, fixtures, etc.

·         Prepare job boxes for upcoming orders and make sure tools are ready to go for machining jobs

·         Purchasing of department supplies for the production departments from basic department supplies, consumable 
          tools, equipment, fixtures, and materials as appropriate. 

·         Research quotes for more expensive purchases needing approval

·         Perform routine PM for CNC Machines

·         Help coordinate outside service techs for machine maintenance and repairs as needed

·         Keep tools clean, and organized and maintain a coherent storage system

·         Assure proper value and pricing attained for purchasing

·         Manage recycling of carbide or as applicable

·         Maintain records and provide reporting for purchases, costing and expenditures

·         Properly maintain receipts, invoices, and documentation and keep organized for accounting

·         Coordinate and perform measurement tool Calibration.

·         Help keep the shop and equipment clean and organized

·         Assist the department on different tasks if appropriate and available (Clean, deburr, label, inspect, count parts)

Required Skills / Experience / Education:

·         High degree of integrity and honesty

·         Time management to stay ahead of department needs and schedule

·         Knowledgeable about machining tools

·         Ability to inspect, measure and evaluate tools for wear

·         Ability to read blueprints a plus

·         Ability to repair some tools if appropriate

·         Must have a valid driver's license

·         Ability to sharpen bits and tools a plus

·         Basic Math skills

·         Ability to operate a forklift, training available on-site

Work Environment / Schedule: (as applicable)

Primary industrial production environment working with product, hand tools, shop equipment and report writing daily. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and carrying of product is required. Ability to lift 75 lbs. Normal work schedule is Monday – Friday with some expanded schedules required for peak workload periods or projects.  

Drake Plastics is a drug-free workplace. All applicants who receive conditional offer of employment will be subjected to pre-employment drug testing.