Inventory and Tool Control Technician I

JOB SUMMARY
The Inventory and Tool Control Technician I provides entry-level support to GMRE’s production work center by receiving, identifying, storing, issuing, tracking, and safeguarding production material, modification-kit components, tools, and calibrated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming material and tools; compare items to available purchase-order, packing-slip, transfer, or work-order information and verify part numbers, quantities, identification, and visible condition.
• Route certificates, packing documents, and other required records to the appropriate function, and place material in the designated receiving, inspection, or hold area as directed.
• Label, preserve, and store material in assigned locations while following requirements for traceability, shelf-life control, electrostatic-discharge protection, environmental protection, and foreign object damage prevention.
• Enter receipts, issues, returns, transfers, and location changes accurately and promptly in GMRE COMS or other assigned inventory systems.
• Pick, stage, and organize material for production work orders and modification kits using controlled bills of material, pick lists, and work instructions.
• Verify kit part numbers and quantities, protect and label kit contents, and report shortages, overages, damage, or other discrepancies before the kit is released.
• Perform routine cycle counts and physical inventory activities; document count results and report variances without making unauthorized inventory adjustments.
• Issue and receive hand tools, tool kits, calibrated crimpers, gauges, test equipment, and other controlled production equipment using established check-in and check-out procedures.
• Verify that identification and calibration-status labels are present and current before issuing controlled tools or equipment.
• Segregate and report tools or equipment that are damaged, overdue for calibration, missing identification, or otherwise unsuitable for use; do not return them to service without authorization.
• Maintain tool-control records, storage locations, shadow boards, tool kits, and calibration due-date information as assigned, and promptly report missing tools.
• Conduct periodic internal tool calibration and verification using defined work processes and certified references.
• Coordinate shipping of tools for external calibration as required.
• Support packaging, shipping, material movement, and general warehouse activities when directed, including use of approved handling equipment after training.
• Maintain an orderly, secure, and safe stockroom and tool-control area and support daily housekeeping, access-control, and work-center priorities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Up to two years of experience in inventory, warehousing, material handling, tool control, manufacturing support, shipping and receiving, or a related environment is preferred; qualified entry-level candidates may be considered.
• Experience in an aerospace, defense, AS9100, or other controlled manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Forklift or powered material-handling experience is preferred; the employee must be able to complete GMRE-required training before operating such equipment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.

Skills

• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and verbal direction and to ask questions when requirements are unclear.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to compare part numbers, serial numbers, lot information, quantities, labels, and documentation accurately.
• Basic math, counting, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to organize material and tools logically and maintain accurate location and status information.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn GMRE COMS, inventory software, barcode equipment, and related production systems.
• Ability to recognize damaged, unidentified, expired, overdue, or potentially nonconforming items and promptly report them.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work cooperatively with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and other functions, and provide courteous internal customer service.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, professional conduct, and commitment to safety, security, quality, and accountability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods while performing stockroom, tool-control, computer, and material-handling duties.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and safely access assigned storage locations.
• Ability to read labels and small part markings and distinguish material and status identification as required for the work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at times, with or without reasonable accommodation, and to use carts or other approved material-handling aids.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow work-center safety requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance.

No routine travel is expected. Limited local travel may be assigned with approval.