TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT (TITLE 32)

Tools And Parts Attendant

As a TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT (TITLE 32), WG-6904-5/6, you will be responsible to operate a tool and parts room, used in a trades operation; determining, identifying and selecting for issue items described by users in terms of their intended usage; recommending possible substitutes and interchangeable items; determining work sequences, methods, procedures, and techniques for setting up and shifting storage locations and determining when tools and equipment should be routed to appropriate shops for test, repair or calibration. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Identifies user's tools, parts and equipment requirements and requisitions stock as needed.
• Watches and reports items that are in short supply because of breakage or are in need of repair.
• Recommends possible substitute or interchangeable items.
• Prepares periodic inventory and determines the basis for over, short, or misplaced items by checking such references as out-for-repair, issue, and turn-in records.
• Sets up, shifts and maintains storage locations.
• Determines methods of storage, identification, and stock location considering such factors as temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor loading capacities, space available, and convenience of handling items.
• Compiles records concerned with quantity, cost, and type of material received, stored, and issued for a particular job.
• Prepares periodic inventory and determines the basis for over, short, or misplaced items by checking such references as out-for-repair, issue, and turn-in records.
• Ensures that tools and equipment are maintained in good condition by performing visual and operating checks.
• May make minor repairs to tools and equipment, determine when damaged items are too costly to repair, and reports damaged or worn out equipment to superiors.
• Determines stock replenishment levels for centrally controlled supplies within funding limitations.
• Receives a wide variety of supplies and specialized items requiring special handling.