Spare Parts Inventory Specialist

Orion Steel Group • Pueblo, CO

7d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is seeking a Spare Parts Inventory Specialist for its facility in Pueblo, Colorado. The role supports operational efficiency by ensuring critical spare parts are properly managed, stored, and available to minimize downtime. The specialist works with maintenance, procurement, and repair vendors to maintain inventory accuracy and improve parts management processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Certification with 5 years of industrial maintenance repair experience, or 10 years of equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of repair processes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions using independent judgment and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing, procurement, and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Oracle Procurement, and Oracle eAM (CMMS).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spare parts inventory to ensure appropriate minimum and maximum planning levels and identify obsolete materials.
• Work with repair facilities to prepare parts for shipment and long-term storage.
• Initiate purchase orders and enter data into Oracle Procurement.
• Generate new part inventory requests and assign location codes in Oracle in accordance with established naming conventions and industry best practices.
• Receive and check incoming shipments against packing slips for accuracy.
• Ship and track part returns to suppliers and repair facilities to keep critical and capital spare parts ready for use.
• Assist with unloading and moving maintenance materials delivered to the receiving area.
• Coordinate repair-parts processes with vendors, including capturing inspection reports, monitoring repair progress, and tracking expected return-to-inventory timelines.
• Develop spare-parts kitting processes to improve efficiency and reduce mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Perform physical inventory counts and maintain an accurate computerized inventory system and preventative maintenance program.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities.
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options.
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays.
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED