Tool Crib Assistant II - Hangar Liaison

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

1d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

As a Tool Crib Assistant II, you will take on more responsibilities, including the management of more complex tool crib activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and assisting with advanced repairs and maintenance of tools and equipment. You will also help train junior staff and ensure compliance with all safety and operational standards. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1+ years of experience in a relevant technical or related field.
Strong understanding of tool and equipment maintenance.
Ability to maintain inventory records and manage stock levels.
Basic understanding of the use, maintenance, and repair of a variety of hand/power tools and tooling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Proficiency with inventory management systems.
Experience with TCMax Asset Management Suite.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense, or US Military.

Responsibilities

Manage Tools & Equipment: Oversee the receipt, storage, and issuance of a wide variety of tools and equipment, ensuring timely availability to support continuous operations.
Advanced Maintenance: Conduct cleaning, oiling, and repair tasks on tools and equipment, ensuring all items are safe, operational, and compliant with safety standards.
Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records and stock levels, monitor shortages, and manage surplus or obsolete inventory effectively.
Workflow Coordination: Stage released kits in the stock room and coordinate their movement to the shop floor. Monitor shortages using system reports and collaborate daily with materials and planning teams to ensure kits are filled and moved forward promptly. Update teams and points of contact on kit and workflow status, ensuring operations proceed according to established schedules.
Production & Scheduling: Meet regularly with managers, leads, controllers, and schedulers to understand build sequences and prioritize work, moving items forward as needed.
Material Handling: Pull parts for maintenance orders and coordinate with planning for timely material delivery. Advise planners on new requirements and shortages, ensuring needs are addressed quickly. Monitor receiving reports for urgent parts and facilitate their movement across campus to appropriate hangars. Handle material transfers for repairs, ensuring smooth workflow and timely shipping.
Reporting & Communication: Attend standup meetings with planners, providing updates on kits and program status. Run and review reports (MO status, Short fill, PR/PO, Receiving) to monitor material efforts. Meet with management, materials, and planning teams to discuss workflow, workload, system issues, and improvement opportunities.
Mentoring: Assist in training and mentoring Tool Crib Assistant I staff, enhancing the organization and maintenance of the tool crib environment.