Tool Crib Attendant 3

Northrop Grumman•Edwards AFB, CA
•$56,000 - $93,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Tool Crib Attendant 3 for its team at Edwards AFB, California. The role receives, stores, and issues tools, machine tool fixtures, dies, and measuring devices. It maintains tool-issuance records, takes periodic inventory, requisitions stock, and uses computers to enter transactions, validate information, and maintain databases. The attendant cleans and oils equipment, performs minor repairs, disposes of surplus or obsolete equipment according to established procedures, and ensures measuring devices are periodically calibrated. The position requires support of a 4/10–3/10 working rotation across first, second, and third shifts as needed. The employee must handle and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable procedures, use respirators as needed, and meet the stated physical demands. An active, in-scope Secret DoD security clearance is required to start, as is program access; the employee must also be able to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days of submission.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 4 years of experience in a tool crib, maintenance/manufacturing environment, or tool inventory control position.
  • Ability to support a 4/10–3/10 working rotation on first, second, and third shifts as required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to handle and dispose of hazardous materials and waste on a daily basis.
  • Ability to use respirators as needed to perform work duties.
  • Ability to use, hold, and manipulate small tools and parts; simple grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation are required.
  • Ability to use vibrating tools, perform torquing operations with hand tools and power equipment, and climb ladders or stairs.
  • Valid state-issued driver's license.
  • Active, in-scope Secret DoD security clearance, required to start.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program access clearance within 365 days of submission; program access is required to start.
  • Detail-oriented, teamwork-oriented, and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to learn and follow established processes and procedures.
  • Experience with data entry and proficiency using digital scanners for tool control and inventory.
  • Experience maintaining records and providing traceability of materials.
  • Experience receiving, inspecting, verifying, inventorying, cleaning, and accurately tracking tools.
  • Experience and comfort using forklifts.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 6 years of experience working in a tool crib and/or production-related environment.
  • Intimate knowledge of TCMax® and/or similar tool-control software systems.
  • Prior aircraft flight-line environment experience.
  • Prior HAZMAT experience and relevant qualifications.
  • Intimate knowledge of PMEL, TMDE, calibrated tools, and related processes.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, store, and issue tools, machine tool fixtures, dies, and measuring devices.
  • Maintain records of tools issued to employees.
  • Take periodic inventory and requisition stock as needed.
  • Use computers to enter transactions, validate information, and maintain databases.
  • Clean and oil equipment and perform minor repairs.
  • Dispose of surplus or obsolete equipment in accordance with established procedures.
  • Ensure measuring devices are periodically calibrated.
  • Handle, manage, and dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with applicable procedures.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
  • Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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