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Tool Crib Specialist (1st Shift) FN America United States, South Carolina, Columbia 797 Old Clemson Road (Show on map) Nov 04, 2026

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Description FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Position Summary The Tool Crib Specialist plans and performs complex tool grinding to sharpen, repair, alter, develop, troubleshoot, and/or fabricate a wide variety of multi-point, broach, and other form tools using unusual tooling and grinding methods. In this role, the Tool Crib Specialist also maintains the inventory control system for all tooling inventories. Job Duties Controls and monitors all tool crib inventory.

Issues cutting tools and Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) supplies through window service and delivery of tool assemblies.

Assembles and maintains tool assemblies.

Uses preset machines to measure tool parameters as specified on tool assembly drawings.

Monitors tool usage and reports excessive use to management.

Performs basic conventional tool grinding and preps tools using Mono-set, Rush cut-off, and gun-drill sharpening machine.

Makes silver solder reamer rods.

Grinds Kadia stone for custom fit in honing mandrels.

Other duties as assigned by management

• Educational Requirements High school diploma or GED required. An Associate degree is preferred. Experience Requirements Three to five years of experience in manufacturing is required. Background in inventory control is preferred. Skills and Competencies All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include: Attention to detail.

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

Clear and persuasive speech, both written and verbal.

Ability to read and interpret written information, including prints.

Responds and adapts to changes in the work environment.

Basic math skills and knowledge of basic measuring and testing equipment. Tools Enterprise Applications Software (ERP), Microsoft Office Working Conditions Typical manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises and dangerous chemicals and machinery. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds unassisted. All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others. Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status. FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email HR@FNAmerica.

com or call:

803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Notify me of jobs like this