MWR Tools and Parts Attendant

About the role

This position is located in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department in the Navy Region Southwest. The primary purpose of this position is involved in receiving, storing, issuing, signing in and out of various tools, equipment, and repair parts, and maintaining stock records. Located at NASNI Auto Skills Center in Naval Base Coronado, CA.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, selects and issues tools, parts and supplies in accordance with established procedures; recommends possible substitutes and interchangeable items in the event requested item is unavailable.
• Determines when tools and equipment should be referred for testing, or repair.
• Ensures that all tools and equipment are properly identified and assigned a designated space in the tool room according to established procedures.
• Checks incoming shipments of stock by comparing item names and identification numbers with receiving reports, and by opening, counting, and visually checking contents of containers; reports overages, shortages, or damaged items.
• Prepares and maintains individual custody cards used to check tools in and out; ensures accuracy and that cards are up-to-date with required information.
• Maintains stock at prescribed levels and reorders to maintain adequate stock of needed merchandise; recommends substitutes for out of stock items, utilizing catalogs and bulletins, etc.; may be required to pick up needed parts and supplies.
• Conducts periodic inventory of supplies, equipment and tools, identifies discrepancies, short and/or damaged items, and advises supervisor so that corrective action may be taken.
• Accounts for merchandise in stock and/or transferred items.
• Responsible for issuing all supplies, equipment and tools to shop personnel; follows up to assure return of items and checks upon return for damage or maintenance needs.
• May perform minor maintenance such as cleaning stock and parts, applying protective coatings, replacing wooden handles on broken tools, etc.
• Ensures all records are kept pertaining to hazardous material and hazardous waste handling; maintains hazardous material storage in neat and orderly fashion.
• Maintains the tool room in clean and orderly manner.
• Observes fire, sanitation, safety and security rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check; any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
• Work requires standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Frequently lifts and carries materials weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally lifts items weighing 50 pounds or more with mechanical devices or with assistance from other workers.
• Required to follow prescribed safety procedures and required to wear safety shoes.

Qualifications

• Six months of related experience in a maintenance shop environment.
• Knowledge of a wide range of tools, equipment and machinery.
• Ability and knowledge to identify and select appropriate tools, equipment and machinery.
• Ability to select and set up storage location, considering such factors as the use, size, weight, shape and nomenclature of items.
• Ability to set up and maintain records.
• Ability to make minor repairs to equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• This position is not in a positive education series.