Tool Crib Attendant
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Issue tools and supplies to employees using a checkout process
- Receive returned tools and confirm condition and completeness
- Organize and label tool crib locations for fast retrieval
- Maintain inventory counts for tools, parts, and consumables
- Reorder stock based on minimum levels and usage patterns
- Inspect tools for wear and remove unsafe tools from service
- Coordinate tool repair, sharpening, and calibration schedules
- Keep records for tool assignments, losses, and replacements
- Support audits by providing accurate inventory documentation
- Follow safety and security procedures for controlled items
Top Skills for Success
Inventory Management
Tool Identification
Parts Identification
Record Keeping
Attention to Detail
Organization
Customer Service
Basic Computer Skills
Workplace Safety
Forklift Operation
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Inventory Clerk
Warehouse Associate
Maintenance Helper
Production Support Technician
Transition Opportunities
Tool Room Lead
Inventory Control Specialist
Storeroom Supervisor
Purchasing Assistant
Maintenance Planner
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Inventory SoftwareCycle CountingReorder PlanningCalibration TrackingAsset TaggingRoot Cause Analysis
Development SuggestionsBuild comfort with inventory software and barcode scanning, practice cycle counts with a simple checklist, and learn how to set minimum stock levels. Ask to support calibration tracking and tool repair coordination to expand responsibility and visibility.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 32,000 to 40,000
Mid LevelUSD 40,000 to 50,000
Senior LevelUSD 50,000 to 62,000
Growth Trend
Stable demand in manufacturing, aerospace, construction support, and maintenance operations. Hiring often rises with local plant activity and increases when companies focus on inventory control and reducing equipment downtime.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
BoeingLockheed MartinNorthrop GrummanRaytheonGeneral ElectricCaterpillarGeneral MotorsFordTeslaUnited Airlines
Industry Sectors
ManufacturingAerospace and DefenseAutomotiveUtilitiesTransportationConstruction SupportFacilities Maintenance
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a simple tool checkout and return log template and use it consistently2
Learn the top fifty tools and parts used in your shop and where they are stored3
Request training on inventory software used by your site4
Volunteer to assist with cycle counts and inventory audits5
Complete forklift safety training if it is relevant to your workplace6
Track common stockouts and propose minimum levels to reduce downtime7
Document a clear tool organization plan with labels and location maps