CNC Tooling Crib Specialist

CNC Tooling Crib Specialist

At Nelson Engineering, an established aerospace manufacturer, your work keeps precision manufacturing on schedule and on spec. Step into a fast-paced tooling support role where your craft enables flawless CNC mill operations.

A day in the life

You arrive before the first spindle turns. You prep and assemble toolholders for the CNC mill department, using a Zoller presetter and heat-shrink system to dial in accuracy and runout. You confirm precise tool length offsets, stage job-specific tooling boxes, and keep the crib impeccably organized so machinists can move from setup to first article without delays. As tools return, you inspect for wear, missing hardware, and suitability for the next run—sharpening carbide and cobalt drills on the Optima drill grinder when needed. Throughout the day, you maintain inventory, issue and track tooling, update setup documentation, and purchase what the team needs to stay productive.

Schedule and employment

• Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (four 10-hour days)
• Job Type: Full-time

What you’ll handle

• Build toolholder assemblies per setup documentation using a Zoller presetter & tool heat-shrink machine
• Verify accuracy & runout; establish precision tool length offsets for each assembly
• Maintain and track inventory of tools, fixtures, and job-specific tooling boxes
• Issue and receive tools; keep complete records of what’s checked out and returned
• Inspect returned tools & fixtures for wear and missing components
• Sharpen carbide & cobalt drills with an Optima drill grinder
• Create, update, & maintain tooling setup documentation
• Purchase tooling to meet production needs

What you bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effective time management and strong attention to detail
• PC proficiency; experience with Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments accurately
• Hands-on experience with tool presetters, heat-shrink machines, and drill grinders
• Clear written & verbal communication; collaborative team mindset
• Knowledge of general CNC machining practices; CNC mill setup/operation experience preferred
• Understanding of endmill, drill, and turning/milling insert geometries & naming conventions
• Familiarity with milling & turning toolholders, collet systems, and fixture components

Benefits and rewards

• Health insurance & health savings account
• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and paid personal time

About Nelson Engineering

We’re an established aerospace manufacturing company where quality, safety, and teamwork drive every decision. Your expertise will help us deliver mission-critical components with confidence.

Equal employment opportunity

It is company policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or other non-job related characteristics protected by any applicable federal, state or local laws.

Preferred proficiency

You should be proficient in: CNC Tooling