Tool Crib Attendant

Who We Are

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don’t just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

JOB SUMMARY

Prince Industries is currently seeking a Tool Crib Attendant to join our team in Carol Stream, IL. This is a first shift position: 5:45am - 2:15pm M-F. The Tool Crib Attendant issues, receives, and stores hand tools, machine tools, cams, materials, and other equipment in an industrial establishment by performing the following duties regularly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Issues and receives tools and other equipment to workers.
• Frequently reviews all correspondences (i.e. voice mail messages, emails, faxes, mail) and responds to all requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains records of tools and equipment that are issued and returned.
• Locates lost or misplaced tools and equipment.
• Regularly runs cycle counts to verify inventory.
• Conducts periodic inventory or maintains inventory of tools and equipment daily.
• Prepares monthly reports and distributes to department supervisor (i.e. inventory evaluation report, usage report, open purchase requisition report, etc.).
• Receives and verifies all incoming tools and equipment.
• Generates purchase requisitions for low inventory items and requests items to be reordered based on usage.
• Inspects and measures tools and equipment for defects and wear and reports damage or wear to supervisors.
• Repairs, services, and lubricates tools and equipment as needed.
• Additional duties or responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 1-3 years minimum related work experience or formal training

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence in a legible manner.
• Perform basic shop math calculations.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels within the company.
• Good computer skills to input data and perform PC inquiry.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within tooling field and related machine operation.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Stand, walk or sit the duration of scheduled shift; 8-10 hours daily.
• Push, pull or bend regularly during the shift
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally loud in which hearing protection is required.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
• Dental PPO Insurance
• Vision PPO Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
• Personal Retirement Advisor
• Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
• Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
• Uniform Rental Service
• Employee Events

COMPENSATION: $18-23/hr

Due to ITAR regulations, only U.S. persons—defined as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.S. nationals—are eligible for this position.

*We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( )