Spare Parts Inventory Specialist

CF&I Steel, L.P.; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus opportunit

Family medical, dental, and prescribed

Short and long term disability

Competitive retirement plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Employer-provided and Voluntary Life

Paid vacation and holidays

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

CF&I Steel, L.P. in Pueblo, Colorado seeks a Spare Parts Inventory Specialist to manage spare parts inventory, coordinate with maintenance and procurement, and optimize parts handling to minimize downtime.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial maintenance/repair experience or 10 years equivalent, with strong data analysis, reading drawings, and Oracle system skills. Competitive pay and benefits with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing, procurement, and manufacturing best practices preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Oracle Procurement, and Oracle eAM (CMMS) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions using independent judgment and data analysis.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spare parts inventory to ensure proper min/max 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 ensure critical and capital spare parts remain in a ready state
• Assist with unloading and movement of maintenance materials delivered to the receiving area
• Coordinate repair parts processes by working with vendors to capture inspection reports, monitor repair progress, and track 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

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Data analysis

Decision making

Written and verbal communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

GED

Journeyman Certification

Tools

Oracle Procurement

Oracle eAM (CMMS)

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is seeking a Spare Parts Inventory Specialist for our facility in Pueblo, Colorado. This position offers the opportunity to support operational efficiency by ensuring critical spare parts are properly managed, stored, and available to minimize downtime. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with maintenance, procurement, and repair vendors to maintain inventory accuracy and drive continuous improvement in parts management processes.

• Analyze spare parts inventory to ensure proper min/max 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 ensure critical and capital spare parts remain in a ready state
• Assist with unloading and movement of maintenance materials delivered to the receiving area
• Coordinate repair parts processes by working with vendors to capture inspection reports, monitor repair progress, and track 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (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
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing, procurement, and manufacturing best practices preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Oracle Procurement, and Oracle eAM (CMMS) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions using independent judgment and data analysis
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Compensation $75,000 - $95,000

Open and Closing Dates 10/15/2026 - 11/15/2026

Our total compensation package includes amazing 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

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA. While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group LLC is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.