Tool Shop Attendant

Prestwick Aerosystems; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking a Tool Shop Attendant for our Mobile, AL facility to manage the tool crib, inventory, and tool calibration in a production environment. You will oversee receiving, issuing, and tracking tools, coordinate maintenance, and ensure compliance with shop safety and OSHA standards.

The role requires hands-on tool knowledge and basic data tasks in SAP and Excel. The position supports procurement and shop floor control, reporting to the Procurement team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in logistics or tool management with inventory control.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools used in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue tools for production and maintain records of movement.
• Visually inspect tools for defects and coordinate maintenance.
• Mark and identify tools and equipment; support calibration activities under QA guidance.
• Create SAP master data and purchase requests; coordinate with procurement.

Skills

Logistics experience

Tool management

Inventory management

Hand tools

Power tools

Aviation tools

Shop safety

OSHA regulations

SAP

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Tool Shop Attendant to join our Procurement team based in Mobile, AL. The Tool Shop Attendant is responsible for maintaining the tool crib which stores the tools and small jigs used by production. The attendant monitors the use of the equipment and ensures that the tools are kept in good repair. The attendant is responsible for two key tool crib functions: inventory and inspection of tools for wear and tear.

Meet the team:

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your working environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Your challenges:

Tool Shop Functions:

• Receive, store, and issue tools used for production (including chemicals), and maintain records of equipment movement
• Visually inspection of tools and equipment for defects and wear and coordinate maintenance
• Mark and identify tools and equipment
• Support calibration activity under QA guidance

Operational Procurement Functions:

• Coordinate with local suppliers to validate material order receipt, availability, alternate and due date
• Create SAP master data and purchase request
• Coordinate with Strategic procurement for material consumption, batch order Quantity and order cycle
• Perform Good receipt and inventory adjust
• Participate to Audit preparation and Audit process

Shop Floor Control Functions:

• Perform Aircraft Clip tools clean up using various methods such as Media Blast
• Perform daily consumable carts kitting activity and station delivery
• Participate in daily Production meeting

Your boarding pass:

Experience in logistics or tool management in a manufacturing environment inventory management experience. Or relevant experience as it relates to the position.

General knowledge of hand, power tools, cutting tool related to aviation industry. Knowledge of shop safety (clean as you go/FOD) and OSHA regulations. Use of Data collection program (such as SAP and Excel). High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: Adequate to enter and read material on computer screens or controls on machines, lathes, etc. Able to identify individuals to initiate greetings, giving of directions, and other business interactions.
• Hearing: Able to hear sufficiently to engage in conversation in office Able to hear safety alerts and warning signals.
• Speaking: Able to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means and deliver information to groups of varying sizes with or without amplification.
• Equipment Operation: Able to operate a personal computer, telephone, copier, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors.
• Carrying: Able to occasionally carry up to 20lbs/9kg while engaging in training, addressing production issues, or as part of continuous improvement projects.
• Lifting: Able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23kg.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push/pull items in office areas and on the shop floor.
• Sitting: Able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
• Squatting/Kneeling: Able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved in bottom shelves.
• Standing: Able to stand for extended periods of time while delivering information.
• Travel/Mobility: Able to travel overseas and domestically sometimes for extended periods of time and on short notice.
• Walking: Able to walk through office and production areas, around flight line and airstrips, and sometimes on uneven indoor or outdoor surfaces other business interactions.

Requirement of compliance and integrity:

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company Information:

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Entry Level Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Production means/Maintenance ------ ------

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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