Tool Crib Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Key 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.

Required Skills & Competencies

• 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.

Education and Experience

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

Physical & Work Environment 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.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately in noisy environments.
• Must also have close, distance, and peripheral vision, with the ability to adjust focus and judge depth. Color vision is required as well.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
• Dental 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

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 ( )