Tool Room Attendant

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking a Tool Room Attendant responsible for maintaining inventory of tools and performing routine maintenance. The ideal candidate must have strong decision-making skills and the ability to communicate effectively under various work conditions. This role requires physical stamina and readiness to work in adverse weather. Candidates should be ready to operate hand and power tools safely, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Good hand/eye coordination required.
• Must perform work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain maintenance log for tracking tools.
• Perform routine maintenance on small engines.
• Complete repairs on broken tools.

Skills

Ability to track tools

Maintenance of small engines

Communication skills

Decision making skills

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

The Tool Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining a continuous inventory of all tools. Must be able to track tools on a day-to-day basis as they are issued and monitor shortages or lost tools. Will need to complete assured grounding training. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
• Maintain maintenance log, as well as a log or system for tracking the movement and location of tools.
• Perform routine maintenance on small engines such as generators, sand tamps, water pumps, etc…
• Complete repairs, tag, or replace broken tools.
• Inspect extension cords and power cords for broken wires, cracked insulation, or other damages.
• Replace broken handles of hammers, shovels and similar tools.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Qualifications

Physical

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs.
• Hand/eye coordination.
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work.
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work.
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.).

Mental

• Must have the ability to direct others and also communicate effectively with management/ supervision.
• Ability to speak clearly, read, write, and comprehend.
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions.
• Decision making skills necessary.
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details.