Tool Room Attendant

Delphinus Engineering LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health program for empoy

Company paid Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Short-term and Long-term disability -

Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid

Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Ins

Paid time off with company holiday

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Delphinus Engineering LLC in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Laborer/Tool Room Attendant to manage our tool room operations and support daily shop activities. You will ensure custody, control, and maintenance of tools and equipment, oversee calibration records, and assist project teams with equipment needs.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and able to work with project managers, technicians, and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Must have work experience in tool room operations or inventory management.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification is essential.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use standard software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody, control, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Receive and inspect tools returned from project teams.
• Ensure tools are safe, calibrated when required, and properly guarded.
• Maintain secure storage for calibrated equipment and track calibration status.
• Purchase new tools and initiate surveys to replace damaged items.
• Conduct regular inventory and update status for tool movements.
• Coordinate calibration with approved labs and track NAVSEA METRL/METPRO intervals.
• Support shop and production teams with equipment needs and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean, organized tool room and participate in continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory management systems

MS Excel

MS Word / Outlook

Job description

About the Organization Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.
Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Company Benefits*:

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability - Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D - Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Laborer/Tool Room Attendant to join our Delphinus Team in managing our tool room operations and supporting daily shop activities. This position is responsible for maintaining custody, control, and maintenance of company-owned, rented, and government-owned tools and equipment. The Tool Room Custodian ensures proper calibration tracking, inventory management, and tool accountability while supporting production teams with equipment needs. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively with project managers, technicians, and external vendors.

LOCATION:

Norfolk, VA.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tool Room Management:

• Maintain custody, control, and maintenance of all tools and equipment while in storage
• Receive and inspect tools when returned from project teams
• Ensure all tools issued are in safe working condition, electrically safety checked, calibrated (as required), and with all required safety guards
• Maintain secure, locked storage for all calibrated equipment segregated by calibration status
• Purchase new tools as required and initiate survey forms to replace broken, damaged, or lost tools

Inventory Control:

• Conduct regular inventory of all tools and equipment
• Maintain master inventory list and update status as tools are checked out and returned
• Track tool location by job number, employee assignment, and storage location
• Identify inventory deficiencies and coordinate with management for procurement
• Update inventory spreadsheet with all tool movements and status changes
• Perform monthly verification of inventory accuracy

Calibration Coordination:

• Track calibration due dates for all Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE)
• Provide "Calibration Due" notifications to personnel and managers at least one month prior to expiration
• Coordinate with approved calibration laboratories for calibration services
• Maintain calibration records in accordance with company retention requirements
• Track calibration intervals per NAVSEA OD 45845 (METRL/METPRO)

Shop Support:

• Assist with general shop labor duties as assigned by Shop Manager
• Support production teams with equipment needs and troubleshooting
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel on material handling and storage
• Maintain clean and organized tool room and storage areas
• Support and participate in Delphinus continual improvement programs/training
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Work experience in tool room operations, inventory management, or related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Punctual, reliable, and detail oriented
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Basic knowledge and use of computer systems, software, and applications (Microsoft Office Products - Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to lift heavy objects (approximately 50 lbs)
• Forklift operation certification or ability to obtain same is essential
• Valid driver's license and the maintenance of a driving record satisfactory to Delphinus Engineering, Inc. MVR Required
• High school degree
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must pass a background check and drug screen

Preferred:

• Familiarity with calibration tracking and scheduling
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Knowledge of quality control documentation
• Understanding of Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE) requirements
• Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and processes
• Understanding of Hull Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) work

Physical Demands:

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and lifting
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Wage range:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

In determining compensation, various factors will be considered, including but not limited to, educational background; relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, market factors; and geographic location.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number MAR-26-00004