Tool Room Clerk

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Inventory department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for aTool Room Associate.  The work schedule is 0600-1445 & 1445-2315 Monday- Sunday .

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

GUIDELINES FOR TOOL ROOM ASSOCIATE

JOURNEYPERSON 4 (Inventory Associate)

• Meet all Journeyman Inventory Associate 3 requirements
• Must ensure that you and personnel working under your direction are working as safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times
• Must be able to plan, organize and prioritize well and handle problems and concerns without assistance
• Train junior personnel

Have a good working knowledge of 2 sections of the below departments’ requirements and must be able to:

STOREROOM

• Must be able to oversee a small group of people
• Prepare and plan for physical inventory counts
• Research inventory quantity or unit of measure discrepancies and provide solutions to supervisors

TOOLROOM

• Be proficient in the use of Tool Tracker, including but not limited to, adding, editing and researching tools  

TOOL REPAIR

• Maintain proper inventory levels of tool repair parts

GAS BOTTLES

• Be knowledgeable of the various types of bottled gases that are carried 
• Be able to properly and safely issue bottled gases 
• Be able to properly and safely fill propane bottles 
• Be familiar with the safe storage, handling and shipping of bottled gases 
• Be able to maintain an accurate inventory of bottled gases

JOURNEYPERSON 3 (Inventory Associate)

• Meet all Journeyman Inventory Associate 2 requirement and

Have a good working knowledge of 2 sections of the below departments’ requirements and with little supervision, must be able to:

STOREROOM

• Requisition new or additional stock, or prepare documents that provide for such purposes
• Monitor items with shelf life and notify appropriate personnel when material is close to its expiration date
• Identify inventory quantity or unit of measure discrepancies and notify supervisors

TOOLROOM

• Requisition safety equipment, tools, consumable and tool repair items 

TOOL REPAIR

• Be able to completely rebuild all tools including but not limited to the following: pneumatic, mechanical and hand tools. 

JOURNEYPERSON 2 (Inventory Associate)

• Meet all Journeyman Inventory Associate 1 requirements and

Have a good working knowledge of 2 sections of the below departments’ requirements and with some supervision, must be able to:

TOOLROOM

• Administer the calibration program

STOREROOM

• Participate in physical inventory counts

TOOL REPAIR

• Repair tools including but not limited to pneumatic, mechanical and hand tools. 

JOURNEYPERSON 1 (Inventory Associate)

Have a good working knowledge of 2 sections of the below departments’ requirements and with supervision, must be able to:

TOOLROOM

• Have an understanding of the general use of all tools 
• Identify wear and defects of all tools 
• Accurately and efficiently issue tools through computer system and knowledge of software to enable research, receipt, transfer, condition coding, etc.  of all tools
• Inspect/test all tools incoming and outgoing and ensure they’re in good working condition prior to being stored or issued
• Have knowledge of maintenance requirements for all tools i.e., lubrication, cleaning, etc. 
• Perform minor repairs i.e., air hoses, burning hoses, weld lead, etc.
• Store over- flow of items in proper location

STOREROOM

• Identify all materials 
• Accurately and efficiently issue or transfer material, products, parts and supplies to customers based on information from incoming requisitions (inventory issue chits)
• Maintain stock levels by replenishing bins from the reserve locations or by notifying supervisor of low stock 
• Receive and inspect to conformity inventory delivered 
• Examine and inspect stock  items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors
• Be certified to operate both fork lift, sit down and stand up 
• Properly store items in an organized and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms or other areas
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations

TOOL REPAIR

• Read and comprehend tool manuals 
• Keep an orderly and clean shop

GENERAL DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS (Applies to all)

• Must be able to ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure
• Must have the knowledge of the various types of metals
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize well
• Must be able to perform job safely
• Must know what personal protective equipment (PPE) to use and when
• Must have basic knowledge of math
• Must be able to read and write effectively in English, speak with clarity and listen actively.
• Must be able to work well with others.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Call (757) 543-6801. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, not to inquire about the status of applications. NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer