Tools and Parts Attendant

Tool And Parts Attendant

A Tool and Parts Attendant maintains the inventory of tools, equipment, and parts by receiving, storing, and issuing them to workers. Key duties include tracking inventory, keeping records, performing inspections, and assisting mechanics with locating parts. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage inventory effectively.

Responsibilities

Receiving Tools & Parts: Accept deliveries of tools, machine tools, dies, measuring devices, and other equipment. Inspect shipments for accuracy and damage.

Storage & Inventory Management: Organize and maintain a storage system for all tools and parts. Track inventory levels, conduct periodic counts, and reconcile discrepancies.

Issuance and Distribution: Issue tools, measuring devices, and equipment to technicians, mechanics, or other staff as needed. Ensure proper documentation of check-outs/check-ins.

Maintenance of Tools: Coordinate the maintenance, calibration, and repair of tools and measuring devices. Ensure tools are kept in working order.

Recordkeeping: Maintain detailed logs of tool usage, inventory movements, and tool condition. Provide regular reports to supervision.

Safety & Compliance: Follow safety procedures when storing and issuing tools. Ensure tools are properly stored to prevent accidents. Comply with any relevant regulations.

Support Role: Possibly assist with other facility-management or maintenance tasks when needed (depending on contract or site).

Assisting Staff: Work with mechanics and other staff to locate parts and identify needs.

Ordering: Generate purchase requisitions or order new supplies when needed.

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Some prior experience in tool management, inventory control, or facilities/maintenance support is preferred.

Basic understanding of measuring tools, hand tools, and machine tools.

Good record-keeping and possibly computer skills (for tracking inventory).

Physical ability: must be able to handle and arrange tools, perhaps lifting or carrying parts.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to keep simple records and make arithmetic computations accurately.

Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver's license.

Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.

Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work in a tool room, warehouse, or workshop environment.

Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential hazard could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents.

Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.

Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.

Pay & Benefits

SCA approved $19.33/HR + $5.09 Health and Welfare Benefits package

Job ID: 2026-25604

Work Type: On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For AFO shareholders, we provide support and employment opportunities and contribute to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.