Lead Tool & Gauge Technician

Ashville · Ashville, OH (Arsenal 1) · USD 32-42 · 3-5 years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 21, 2026

At a glance

The Lead Tool & Gauge Technician serves as the site's asset management lead for tooling and calibrated gauges at Arsenal-1 in Ashville, Ohio.
This position is responsible for sourcing and maintaining tools, gauges, and consumables, tracking calibrated assets, enforcing tool control, and operating the site's Tool Crib.
The role acts as the named point of contact for tooling and asset management objective evidence supporting AS9100 quality system compliance and DCMA surveillance activities.

Own asset management and control procedure for all calibrated instruments on site, serving as the sole tracker of location and ownership in the calibration registry at all times.
Maintain objective evidence for Standard Tool & Equipment Inventory and calibration compliance artifacts required under AS9100 and manufacturing readiness level (MRL) assessment.
Support DCMA surveillance activities with accurate, audit ready tooling and asset records.
Own and govern the site's tool control procedure including broken tool replacement, tagging, engraving, and ownership handoff to station leads.
Serve as named asset management POC for manufacturing readiness assessments and produce the calibration compliance artifact when required.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, requiring regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly on the production floor.

Prior experience standing up or running a tool crib / tool control program in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment, ideally under AS9100 and DCMA oversight.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic training in tool control and work order release methods; comfortable working with a variety of forms, records, and reports.
Familiarity with tools, gages, and consumable supplies, with a basic knowledge of storekeeping methods and inventory procedures.
3-5 years of relevant tool control / tool crib experience.
Demonstrated experience tracking calibrated instruments in a registry/asset management system, including coordination with a third party calibration vendor.
Strong purchasing/vendor management experience; comfortable working across multiple procurement systems (e.g., Oracle purchase request tools).
Able to read engineering specifications (bolt/fastener specs, drawings, operation sheets) well enough to correct a tool or part request before it's purchased.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office; good communication skills and attention to detail.
U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.

Technical/vocational training in tool & die, machining, quality, or calibration
Highly organized and self directed; able to manage a high volume of externally driven requests without losing track of standing priority work
Working knowledge of AS9100 quality system requirements and DCMA surveillance/government property expectations as they apply to tooling and calibration records
Experience administering a Jira/Confluence based request intake workflow
Basic scripting or data management ability (e.g., Python) to support inventory tooling

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package supported at little to no cost to employees supporting health, recovery, and other needs