Tool Room Attendant / Inventory Coordinator

BMC Metalworks 

Tool Room Attendant

About the Company : 

BMC Metalworks, LLC is a 52 year old local, family-owned & operated, full-service metalworking business, serving numerous industries in the Southeast.  We specialize in Design and engineering, CNC Machining, Steel Fabrication, Field team service, and even a 24-hr emergency service.  We are located on New Highway 7 in Columbia, just outside of downtown Columbia & south of Nashville. We are on 7 acres with 3 Operations buildings totaling 75,000 sq ft of production space.  

Job Description : 

BMC Metalworks, LLC has an immediate opening for a Tool Room Attendant to assist in our Fabrication & Machining Services.  A tool room attendant is responsible for the maintenance and inventory of supplies within the tool room. 

Job Responsibilities & Requirements :

Inventory and Records Management 

• Keeping an accurate inventory of tools, heavy equipment, safety equipment.

• Check-In/Check-Out:  Managing the tooling database and maintaining a list of tools and equipment available for distribution for jobs. Maintains records of which products are signed out and to whom, and then signs products back in when they are returned.

• Stock Replenishment: Monitor supply levels and order replacements for lost, broken, or depleted stock. Ensure there is enough stock of necessary tools & supplies. 

• Auditing: Conduct routine, perpetual, or periodic physical inventories to ensure records match available stock. 

Tool Maintenance and Safety

• Quality Control: Inspect returned tools for wear, damage, or defects. Remove unsafe tools from circulation and route them for repair.

• Storage :  Storing tools and equipment properly 

• Basic Upkeep: Perform minor maintenance, such as cleaning, sharpening, or lubricating tools

• Inspection : Inspecting tools and equipment for wear, damage, and defects.  Keep records of all items issued.  

• Order :  If tools or equipment are lost, the tool room attendant orders additional stock of those materials, tools, or equipment for the company.   Order replacement tools, equipment, supplies for shop, safety equipment, paint.  

• Safety Compliance: Ensure the tool room environment meets safety and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) regulations.

Required Skills :

• Must have proficient and accurate computer skills, data entry skills and tool management database software skills

• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills with positive attitude and professional demeanor

• Must be very detail oriented

• Must have effective time management and organization skills to meet deadlines with frequent interruptions

Preferred Experience :

• 2-3 years of related experience 

• Experience in a machine or fabrication  shop or similar environment

• Experience in Quality

Required Education :

• High School

• Secondary / Trade or college preferred

Shift availability:

Full-Time 

Day Shift : (5 days/8 hours) 

6:30am - 3pm 

Commensation : 

Hourly rate commensurate with skills, abilities, and experience

Benefits Offered for Full-Time BMC Metalworks Employees :

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance 

• Supplemental Insurance :  Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Life Insurance

• Earned Paid Vacation 

• Paid Holidays

• 401K / Profit Sharing