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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.