• Tool Shop Attendant- Aviation

    PDS Defense (Mobile, AL)


    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    **Tool Shop Attendant- Aviation** Mobile, AL Posted: 12/18/2025

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    214731

    Job Category:

    Light Industrial/Manufacturing

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Shift:

    1

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Tool Shop Attendant, in Mobile, AL. #214731

    Tool Shop Attendant - Aviation

    **Location:** Mobile, AL

    Job Summary

    The Tool Shop Attendant is responsible for managing the tool crib, which stores tools and small jigs used in production. This role ensures tools are properly maintained, tracked, and inspected for wear and tear. Key responsibilities include inventory control, tool inspection, and supporting calibration activities under QA guidance.

    Key Responsibilities

    Tool Shop Functions:

    + Receive, store, and issue tools and chemicals used in production; maintain accurate records of equipment movement.

    + Inspect tools and equipment for defects and wear; coordinate maintenance as needed.

    + Mark and identify tools and equipment.

    + Support calibration activities under QA guidance.

    Operational Procurement Functions:

    + Coordinate with local suppliers to validate material order receipt, availability, and due dates.

    + Create SAP master data and purchase requests.

    + Work with strategic procurement on material consumption, batch order quantities, and order cycles.

    + Perform goods receipt and inventory adjustments.

    + Assist with audit preparation and participate in audit processes.

    Shop Floor Control Functions:

    + Clean aircraft clip tools using methods such as media blasting.

    + Perform daily consumable cart kitting and station delivery.

    + Participate in daily production meetings.

    Required Qualifications

    + Experience in logistics or tool management within a manufacturing environment.

    + Inventory management experience.

    + General knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and cutting tools used in aviation.

    + Familiarity with shop safety practices (FOD prevention, “clean as you go”) and OSHA regulations.

    + Proficiency with data collection programs (SAP and Excel).

    Education:

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled