Tool Room Attendant

General Dynamics Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Tool Room Attendant to manage tool inventories and ensure safety in a bustling shipyard environment. In this role, you will track and issue tools, perform minor repairs, and maintain accurate records. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic setting. Join a team that values safety and efficiency, and contribute to vital ship repair operations that support national defense. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

Wellness Coaching

Onsite Health Services

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in tool rooms or warehouses required.
• Knowledge of calibrated instruments and tools used in ship repair is essential.

Responsibilities

• Issue and maintain hand tools and equipment for yard-wide inventory.
• Check equipment for safe operation and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain daily tool room inventories on a computer.

Skills

Tool Room Management

Basic Math Skills

Computer Data Entry

Inventory Management

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Computers

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Tool Room Attendant

Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92113

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled
Shift: 1st
Security Clearance: No Clearance

Job Summary
Tracks personal and company tools, checks tools in and out, stocks shelves, maintains inventory, logs, and issues safety items. Performs simple repair of leads and tools. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Qualification Standards
Must have one to two years of work experience in tool rooms or warehouses. Experience in tool rooms, warehouses, or shipyard trades as a machinist or other related trades is desirable. Must have knowledge of calibrated instruments, tools, and supplies used in ship repair, warehousing, and inventory procedures. Must have basic computer data entry skills, the ability to maintain records with accuracy, and deal with people in stressful situations. Must be able to use basic math and speak and write in English. Must be able to plan, organize, and sort tools. Must be able to move through cluttered work spaces on board ships with repair equipment. Must have the ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be able to work any shift. Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions, hear warning signals, and read and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Essential Job Tasks

1. Issue, receive, and maintain hand tools, equipment, and materials for yard-wide inventory.
2. Check equipment for safe operation and perform minor repairs on hand tools, hoses, and leads.
3. Maintain daily tool room inventories on a computer.
4. Process tools of new hires and lay-offs, order tools and supplies (through automated computer inventories) to maintain inventory.
5. Stock shelves with tools, parts, and supplies.
6. Maintain accurate computer records of tool issuances and returns, including back supports, complete loss and scrap reports, refunds, and other paperwork.
7. Set up connex boxes.
8. Other tasks may be assigned relevant to the trade.

Materials, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids
Various ship repair tools, equipment, and materials, common hand tools, ladders, computers, report forms, calculators, notebooks, writing instruments, and shipbuilding repair materials and supplies. Connex boxes, tools, and supplies. Personal protective equipment required.

Physical/Mental Involvement
Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships requiring repetitive or prolonged walking, climbing, standing, balancing, handling, feeling, reaching, bending, stooping/crouching, kneeling, seeing, hearing, and manual and finger dexterity. Must be able to regularly lift/carry tools and supplies up to 60 lbs. unassisted. Requires the ability to read, print, and speak simple English sentences, follow written directions on forms and computers, complete paperwork with accuracy, and interact with company workers. Must be able to maintain general safety awareness by hearing warning signals, read and comprehending safety instructions, and avoid hazards commonly present in an employee's work area.

Marginal Job Tasks
Perform housekeeping, including sweeping, in all work areas. Attend safety, quality, and/or process improvement meetings as required.

Environmental Factors
The majority of the time, works inside warehouses or connex boxes; may work on board ships. Exposed to wind, cold, heat, and wet conditions. Exposure to electrical shocks, fumes, odors, dust, gases, various climates and temperatures, and low ventilation conditions, all of which may cause discomfort and/or respiratory difficulties. Exposure to moving machines and mechanical parts and high noise levels, particularly in pier tool rooms.

Pay Scale
$25.20 - $28.55

This pay range is an estimate of the hourly rate for this role, considering factors like skill, experience, and education. Benefits include medical & dental insurance, 401(k), flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO, wellness coaching, and onsite health services.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For accommodation requests, contact our Human Resources Department at [phone] or [e-mail].

NASSCO designs and builds ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial markets, providing repair services to support Navy readiness.