How to hire a tool crib manager

How to hire a tool crib manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tool crib manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a tool crib manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tool crib manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

Post a tool crib manager job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your tool crib manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a tool crib manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A tool crib manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, tool crib managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of tool crib manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Tool Crib Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Tool Crib Manager		$12-40
   Operations Team Leader	An operations team leader is an individual who manages teams, encouraging cooperation, productivity, and teamwork. Operations team leaders foster team unity and enhance the daily efficiency of the companies or any business establishment... Show more	$13-51
   Operation Supervisor	Operations supervisors manage a specific operations-related team or department. They ensure that all the agreed-upon key performance indicators are being met... Show more	$17-41

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cycle Counts
   • Min
   • Max
   • MRO
   • Purchase Orders
   • Safety Equipment
   • Inventory Management
   • Inventory Control Software
   • Computer System
   • Inventory Accuracy
   • Cost Savings
   • ISO
   • Hazardous Materials
   • Management System

   Responsibilities:

   • Establish procedures that manage critical factors such as moisture sensitivity, electrostatic discharge, storeroom temperature and FIFO inventory staging system.
   • Aid MRO buyers in the compilation and review of obsolescent materials and equipment.
   • Grind and repair various types of cutting tools, reamers, drills etc.
   • Seek outside sources to procure material and parts when not available from OEM supplier.
   • Supervise all functions of the spare parts and tools, MRO purchasing and supply department.
   • Perform NC programming and shop book planning of aerospace structure parts including new projects and process improvements.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your tool crib manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A tool crib manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, tool crib managers' average salary in montana is 55% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tool crib managers earn 70% less than senior-level tool crib managers.
   • Certifications. A tool crib manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a tool crib manager's salary.

   Average tool crib manager salary

   $46,859yearly

   $22.53 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level tool crib manager salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a tool crib manager job description

   A good tool crib manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a tool crib manager job description:

   Tool crib manager job description example

   Under general supervision, inspects, repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, assembles, maintains, and/or installs one or several related types of mechanical assemblies while also preforming routine task in maintenance, repair, or installation of equipment, and machinery and/or operates mechanical equipment.
   
   * Dismantles, cleans and inspects parts for excessive wear or other defects, replacing defective parts including, but not limited to, gears, bushings, gear shafts and dial assemblies.
   
   * Scrapes, files, fits and installs bushings, bearings, pins, bolts and discs and adjusts diaphragms.
   * Laps or grinds valve seats, discs, or other contact surfaces to obtain water or airtight fits.
   * Installs new parts, such as gears, crank shafts, connecting rods, pistons, piston rings and wrist pins.
   * Measures, cuts, threads, fits and installs pipe and connects them to hydraulically or pneumatically operated units and controls.
   * Removes and replaces bolts, washers, springs, pins, rods, plates, brackets and small castings.
   * Fits new parts in place by filing, grinding, drilling or reaming to the proper size and shape and laying out work on parts and castings to determine the location for drilling holes or cutting off excess material.
   * Inspects units repaired to see that all necessary work has been performed and maintains the equipment's preventative maintenance.
   * Disconnects, removes, cleans, straightens and/or replaces coils, springs, rods, brackets, electrodes, bulbs, fuses, sockets, receptacles, fixtures, reflectors, and globes.
   * Maintains records of jobs performed, including a record of time and materials spent on each job.
   * Performs moderately difficult repairs on equipment such as chainsaws, sawzalls, generators and various other equipment.
   * Drives a vehicle between job locations and loads and unloads materials and equipment.
   * Load and unload materials as required.
   * Clean, lubricate and perform minor maintenance and/or repair to machinery and equipment
   * Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform duties in accordance with departmental safety procedures including, but not limited to, the utilization of designated personal protective equipment.
   * Assist with the upkeep and cleaning of buildings, parking lots, and parking structures including but not limited to (landscaping maintenance such as snow management, grass cutting, weed extractions etc).
   * Ensuring the availability of materials required at job sites and ensuring the tools and equipment are in safe operating condition.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   
   Completion of two (2) years of high school, preferably with course work in shop or an apprenticeship in the mechanical trades. High school graduation or G.E.D. preferred.
   
   One (I) year of experience repairing and assembling machine and equipment parts and accessories.
   
   Supplemental Information
   
   Appointment term is based on availability of grant funds.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   To find tool crib managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any tool crib managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level tool crib managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tool crib manager job on Zippia to find and recruit tool crib manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting tool crib managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new tool crib manager

   Once you've found the tool crib manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new tool crib manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire a tool crib manager?