Tool Crib Attendant – Maintenance Department
Location: Niles, MI
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Inventory Coordinator
Starting Pay: $19.50 to $21.50 based on experience.
Schedule:
- 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday as needed
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Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Tool Crib Attendant to support our maintenance team. This role is responsible for managing inventory, organizing tools and parts, and ensuring maintenance technicians have quick access to the materials needed to keep equipment running efficiently and reduce downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized tool crib
- Issue, track, and receive maintenance tools, spare parts, and consumables
- Maintain accurate inventory levels and records (manual or electronic systems)
- Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages to the Maintenance Supervisor
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and stocking materials
- Ensure proper labeling, storage, and identification of all tools and parts
- Support maintenance technicians with timely responses to tool and part requests
- Stage parts and materials for preventative maintenance (PMs) and repair work
- Assist in managing critical spare parts inventory to minimize downtime
- Communicate part availability with maintenance and production teams
- Participate in maintenance meetings as needed
- Follow all safety procedures when handling tools, materials, and chemicals
- Perform general housekeeping within tool crib and storage areas
- Support inventory audits, cycle counts, and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 1+ years of experience in maintenance, inventory, or tool crib operations preferred
- Basic computer skills (Excel, inventory systems, or ERP systems preferred)
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Good communication and teamwork skills
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Skills & Knowledge
- Basic understanding of maintenance tools and equipment
- Ability to identify common parts (bearings, belts, motors, hardware, fittings, etc.)
- Strong inventory tracking and recordkeeping skills
- Ability to prioritize and respond quickly to urgent maintenance needs
Problem-solving skills related to parts availability and sourcing
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Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly (more with assistance)
- Push/pull carts and move inventory throughout the facility
- Repetitive handling of small and large parts
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
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Safety Requirements
- Follow all PPE requirements (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, etc.)
- Maintain awareness of hazards related to tools, machinery, and chemicals
Comply with OSHA and company safety policies
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Tools & Equipment Used
- Hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, etc.)
- Power tools (drills, grinders, etc.)
- Inventory tracking systems and computer software
- Material handling equipment (carts, pallet jacks, forklifts if certified)
Measuring devices and gauges
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Why Join Us?
We’re committed to a people-first culture built on:
Safety • Integrity • Respect • Communication • Trust • Diversity • Accountability • Celebration
Benefits Include:
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
Who We Are:
Bonnell Aluminum is North America’s premier manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions. We manufacture mill finish, anodized, painted and thermally broken aluminum extrusions. Our press size ranges from 1,550 to 5,500-tons.
We produce large diameter extrusions requiring high-quality surface finish up to 16 inches in circle size. Fabricators and distributors use our extruded profiles in various applications: curtain walls, storefronts, light to heavy commercial and institutional windows, walkway covers, interior architectural products, photovoltaic panels, solar collectors, heat sinks for L.E.D. lighting, shower enclosures, hurricane protection products, automotive, light trucks, recreational vehicles, and industrial machinery.
We are headquartered in Newnan, Georgia. We have manufacturing operations in Newnan, Georgia; Carthage, Tennessee; Niles, Michigan; Clearfield, Utah; and Elkhart, Indiana.
What You'll Love About Us:
- Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
- We’re People Leaders
- We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. We support with passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan Matching
- Vacation Days
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
