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VTG

Tool Room Attendant

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

Del Mar, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

H. T. PROF Group

Tool Room Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

OVERALL ROLE Directs and coordinates tool room activities to ensure proper repair, modification, and reliability of molds supporting injection molding operations. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Direct ...

BlackBerry Inc.

$90 - $130/hr

The Tool Room Manager will lead the design, engineering, and fabrication operations of a specialized tool room supporting ABB's St. Louis stamping plants for the motor lamination and parts ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

HellermannTyton group

Tool Room Supervisor

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$60 - $85/hr

Faulkner Tool Manufacturing Job Summary Under the direction of the Mold Manufacturing Manager, the Tool Room Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily job assignments and scheduling of the ...

Comar

Tool Room Manager

Woodville, WI · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Tool Room Manager Senior level position, leading the day-to-day operations of the tool room, managing all aspects of injection molding tool maintenance, repair, optimization, continuous improvement ...

MCM Staffing LLC

Tool Room Technician

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Operate tool room equipment safely and accurately, maintaining required dimensional tolerances. * Operate surface grinders to maintain critical details within approximately ±0.0002". * Troubleshoot ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

VTG

Tool Room Attendant

Escondido, CA · On-site

$21.98/hr

Overview VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island. What will you do? * Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than ...

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Metromont LLC

Tool Room

Greenville, SC · On-site

Tool Room The Tool Room is responsible for organizing deliveries, keeping warehouse clean and tidy, and assisting others with tools. RESPONSIBILITIES • Receive deliveries to the plant • Assure ...

Links Technology Solutions, Inc.

$73.07/hr

## Aviation Tool Room Specialist**CO**Posted: 08/14/2026Industry: Other Area(s)Job Number: 1180Remote Work Available?: Onsite## **Title: Aviation Tool Room Specialist** **Location:** Englewood, CO **Pay ...

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How much do tool room jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for tool room in the United States is $22.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tool room?

A tool room is a specialized area within a manufacturing facility where tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and other precision equipment are stored, maintained, and sometimes fabricated or repaired. Tool rooms are critical for ensuring that production lines have the necessary tools in good working condition, which helps maintain manufacturing efficiency and quality. Tool room staff may also be responsible for inventory management, tool calibration, and supporting engineering teams with custom tool-making.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a tool room technician, and how do they interact with production teams?

A Tool Room technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and organizing tools, dies, and molds essential for production operations. On a typical day, they inspect tools for wear or damage, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure that all equipment is calibrated and available when needed. Close collaboration with production teams is vital, as technicians often receive tool requests, troubleshoot issues on the shop floor, and provide technical support to minimize downtime. This role requires attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to prioritize urgent tool repairs or modifications based on production schedules.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tool room technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Tool Room Technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, precision machining skills, and a background in manufacturing or engineering, often supported by a relevant technical diploma or apprenticeship. Familiarity with CNC machines, manual lathes, mills, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills ensure the efficient maintenance, organization, and readiness of tooling equipment, which is vital for uninterrupted production workflows.

What is the difference between Tool Room vs Machinist?

AspectTool RoomMachinist
Primary RoleDesign, repair, and maintain tools and diesOperate machine tools to produce parts
Work EnvironmentTool rooms, workshopsFactories, manufacturing plants
CertificationsOften requires technical training or certifications in tool makingTypically requires machining certifications or technical skills
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, metalworkingManufacturing, aerospace, automotive

While both Tool Room workers and Machinists work in manufacturing environments, Tool Room specialists focus on creating and maintaining tools and dies, whereas Machinists operate machine tools to produce parts. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Tool Room job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,425 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Tool Room Attendant

VTG

El Cajon, CA • On-site

$21.98/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Overview
VTG is currently seeking a Tool Room Attendant to join our team in San Diego, CA at NAS North Island.
What will you do?
  • Someone in this position specializes in operating one or more than one type of machine tool (e.g., jig borer, grinding machine, engine lathe, milling machine) to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g., plastic, plaster, rubber, glass).
  • Work typically involves: planning and performing difficult machining operations which require complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy, setting up machine tool or tools (e.g., installing cutting tools and adjusting guides, stops, working tables, and other controls to handle the size of stock to be machined.
  • The Machine Tool Operator determines proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence or selects those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts). Work also involves using a variety of precision measuring instruments, making necessary adjustments during machining operation to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances.
  • This worker may be required to select proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils to recognize when tools need dressing, and to dress tools.

Do you have what it takes?
  • Education: Successful completion of high school is preferred.
  • Experience: Experience working in a tool and parts distribution role of a similar scope and size is preferred.
  • Other Qualifications: This position requires skills such as walking, running, climbing, crawling, jumping and other similar physical activities. The worker must be able to endure extreme climate conditions and be able to work in an outdoor setting
  • In general, the work of a Machine-Tool Operator (Tool room) at the skill level called for in this classification, requires extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired though considerable on-the-job training and experience.

VTG's base pay range is $21.98 per hour, which is a general guideline for the geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or market considerations

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