Tooling Manager

Salary range: $80-120k

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Must be able, without instruction, to identify tool inventory deficiencies and work to correct the issues by implementing and working a plan that is safe and within guidelines set forth by company standards
• Review with Business Manager weekly cost reports with detailed information outlining type and quantity of tools and supplies purchased with clearly defined accounting of assignment of internal coding
• Maintain constant and detailed communication with operations personnel to determine requirements and specifications for tooling to ensure efficiencies and field production
• Develop and implement tracking procedures for tooling in the field and stored in the warehouse
• Work with field personnel to develop am implement standardization on tool classification, including fittings for connections to equipment
• Develop and implement maintenance policies, schedules, and processes that comply with manufacturer recommendations and industry, company, and OSHA safety policies
• Remain updated in industry trends and improvements for maintaining a modern and efficient tooling system
• Keep accurate records of the type and quantity of line tools, both in house and checked out to crews, including broken or damaged items
• Keep a list of vendors for purchasing new tooling and get estimates for best pricing available
• Follow established guidelines for obtaining Purchase orders and all pertinent documentation for tool procurement
• Design and implement plans for fabrication, repair and maintenance of equipment and associated systems
• Institute plans for maintenance and restoration of the appearance and function of equipment, including rust repair and painting
• Skills & Abilities:
• Proficiency in welding
• Must have good written and verbal skills
• Must be able to take and give concise verbal instructions
• Must have good computer skills, have knowledge of Internet software, Inventory software, Manufacturing software, and Order processing systems
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must exercise safe work practices
• Must hold a current drivers’ license
• Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift materials in excess of 50 pounds, be generally physically fit, and be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable ease. Pre-employment drug screen testing is mandatory.
• Education and/or Work Experience:
• Ability to read, interpret and understand documents such as safety regulations, technical diagrams / drawings, and operation, maintenance and repair manuals
• Experience compiling data and information into routine reports and correspondence, and experience presenting this information verbally in weekly meetings
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with electrical distribution and transmission line tooling