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Lead Tool & Gauge Technician

Anduril· Corporate Technology
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Ashville, OH$32/hr - $42/hrFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Lead asset management and tool/gauge control lead for tooling and calibrated gauges at Anduril's Arsenal-1 site, ensuring tracking, compliance (AS9100), tool control, and site readiness with close collaboration to production, quality, and MRB.

Responsibilities

  • Own asset management and control procedure for all calibrated instruments on site: serve 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: 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, which requires regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly on the production floor.

Qualifications

  • 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; technical/vocational training in tool & die, machining, quality, or calibration preferred.
  • 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.

Skills

Required:Asset management and tool controlInventory and procurement systemsEngineering drawings and specs readingCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:AS9100 quality system knowledgeDCMA surveillance compliance

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and overall support)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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