Tool Crib AttendantLeidos
Description
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Springs facility is seeking a Tool Crib Attendant to join our team.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities.
- Preset CNC cutting tools using tool pre-setters to ensure accuracy and minimize machine downtime.
- Assemble, measure, and inspect cutting tools, holders, and inserts per job requirements.
- Disassemble used tooling upon job completion
- Clean and maintain used tooling and fixturing prior to placing in inventory
- Work with tooling vendors to identify, source, and recommend proper cutting tools and supplies.
- Maintain and organize the tool crib, ensuring proper inventory control and labeling.
- Track tooling usage, issue tools to machinists, and manage re-grinds or replacements.
- Inspect tools for wear or damage and remove out-of-spec tooling from circulation.
- Support CNC machinists and programmers with tooling setup and availability.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the tool room.
- Assist with basic troubleshooting of tooling-related issues on CNC machines.
- Print and prepare all necessary documentation related to a job
Basic Qualifications.
- High school diploma or GED with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Blueprint and tool list interpretation.
- Inventory management experience.
- Experience working with tooling vendors and managing purchase requests.
- Manufacturing floor support.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Ability to lift tooling and supplies safely and follow shop safety procedures.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications.
- Technical certificate or coursework in CNC machining, manufacturing technology, or industrial maintenance.
- Basic understanding of CNC machine operations (mills and lathes).
- Experience using tool pre-setters, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with common cutting tools, tool holders, and inserts (carbide, HSS, indexable tooling).
- Basic knowledge of feeds, speeds, and tool wear indicators.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
April 3, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
