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Tool Crib & VMI Specialist (Field Service). Job in Minneapolis Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$52,420 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Title:
Tool Crib & VMI Specialist (Field Service)Location:
Plymouth, MN (with 40% regional travel)Salary Range:
$28.00- $32.
Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 7:00 AM
- 4:00 PM About the
Role:
Are you an experienced Tool Crib Attendant, an Industrial Distributor Specialist (Fastenal, MSC, Grainger), or a Machinist looking to step away from physical machine operation into a technical, client-facing career? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to leverage your cutting tool knowledge in a new direction. In this role, you will travel regionally (approx. 40% via car/airplane) to install, optimize, and maintain automated tool vending and inventory systems directly at our customer manufacturing facilities.What We Offer:
- $28.00
- $32.00/hour (with annual performance & salary reviews)
- Day 1
Benefits:
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off (Holidays, Personal, & Vacation)
Key Responsibilities:
Client-Site Audits:
Assess, identify, and collect tooling inventory data at customer locations.System Installation:
Lead or support the physical installation of automated tool-vending hardware, organize/label customer tooling, and establish inventory tracking databases using Excel.Customer Training:
Provide professional, friendly on-site software training to client teams post-installation.Tech Support:
Perform ongoing remote and on-site software maintenance and hardware support for vending machinery.
Warehouse Backup:
Provide localized support to our internal Tool Crib, delivery routes, and warehouse when not traveling.What We Are Looking For:
- 3+ years of Tool Crib management, industrial inventory (VMI), or related machining/manufacturing environment experience.
Strong Cutting Tool Literacy:
Must easily identify common cutting tool types (inserts, end mills, drills, taps) and communicate using standard terminology.Tech & Excel Savvy:
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to utilize Excel for organizing inventory data and maintaining basic software systems.Field-Ready & Client-Facing:
Professional customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing personality.- VMI Familiarity (A Plus!
Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time via car or airplane.
- Valid Driver's License with a clean, acceptable driving record.