Tool Crib Attendant

Tool Crib Attendant

The Tool Crib Attendant supports expanding production operations by managing the tool crib in a high-performance, safety-focused environment. This role ensures that all required tools and materials for craft personnel are available, properly maintained, and issued in a timely and accurate manner. The position is based in Kings Bay, GA, with potential project opportunities at additional locations across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Issue, receive, and track tools, equipment, and materials to authorized personnel in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain precise inventory records and perform regular audits and cycle counts to ensure stock accuracy.
• Inspect tools for damage, wear, and proper functionality before and after use, and remove unsafe tools from circulation.
• Clean, organize, and store tools and supplies in designated areas to maintain an orderly and efficient tool crib.
• Coordinate tool repairs, calibration, and replacements as needed to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
• Monitor inventory levels proactively and request replenishment to prevent shortages and work delays.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, site regulations, and proper tool handling procedures at all times.
• Assist employees in locating and selecting appropriate tools and equipment for specific tasks.
• Operate warehouse and tool crib equipment, such as forklifts, as needed in support of inventory movement and storage.
• Use inventory management systems and basic computer software to track transactions and maintain records.
• Support production operations by collaborating with warehouse, inventory, and craft teams to meet project schedules.
• Follow security protocols associated with working on or in support of naval base and shipyard environments.

Essential Skills

• Active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Previous experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or tool crib environments.
• Basic knowledge of tools, equipment, and maintenance practices, particularly in industrial, shipyard, or marine settings.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills to manage tool and materials inventory accurately.
• Ability to use inventory management systems and basic computer software, including Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in issuing, receiving, and tracking tools and materials.
• Good communication and customer service skills to effectively support craft personnel and internal customers.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move tools and materials as required by the role.
• Willingness to work overtime and adjust to off-shift schedules based on workload and project needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ideally 1+ years of experience in a shipyard, the Navy, or related marine industries such as submarines, carriers, or naval ships.
• Experience working in submarine or shipbuilding environments.
• Background in warehouse inventory, pick and pack, and order picking operations.
• Familiarity with tool crib operations and processes.
• Forklift experience or certification.
• Experience using Microsoft Office for basic documentation and reporting.
• Exposure to high-level government contract environments and associated security and compliance practices.
• Welding school training and field experience, including TIG and MIG welding, are considered a strong asset.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-term, stable opportunity with a high-level government contract and a substantial backlog of work, offering strong job security and clear growth potential. The organization provides competitive benefits, opportunities to travel, and the possibility of transitioning to a direct role over time. You will have access to advanced training resources, including welding school opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career in a highly specialized industrial and marine environment.

Work Environment

The primary work location is at Kings Bay Naval Base in Kings Bay, GA, with initial work starting in a production shop off base in St. Marys, GA, typically alongside a team of around 30 or more people. Team size may vary when moving between locations or while traveling for projects. The base shift runs from 06:00 to 14:30, and you will be expected to work overtime as needed and remain open to off-shift assignments based on workload. The environment is safety-driven and aligned with government and naval base standards, involving close coordination with production, warehouse, and marine operations. You will work with inventory management systems, warehouse equipment, and a variety of industrial tools and materials. The dress code requires work pants, a work-appropriate shirt, and proper welding and safety personal protective equipment (PPE); outside of PPE requirements, there is no strict formal dress code.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Marys, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Marys, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.