Tool Room Attendant

The Tool Room Attendant supports aircraft maintenance operations by issuing, receiving, tracking, and organizing tools, equipment, parts, and materials used by maintenance personnel. This role ensures accurate inventory control, proper tool accountability, and timely availability of materials in a fast-paced aviation maintenance environment, using computerized inventory and ERP systems to maintain precise records and documentation.

• Issue and receive tools, equipment, parts, and materials to and from maintenance personnel in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory and tool-control records to ensure full accountability of all tools and equipment.
• Track tools and equipment to ensure proper accountability and prompt return after use.
• Organize and maintain the tool room, tool crib, stockroom, and designated storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform regular inventory counts and assist with cycle counts to reconcile physical stock with system records.
• Inspect returned tools and equipment for damage, missing components, and overall serviceability, and report issues as required.
• Monitor calibrated tools and equipment, identifying items that are approaching calibration or inspection due dates.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities and part numbers against packing slips, purchase orders, or other documentation.
• Pick and stage tools, parts, and materials for maintenance work orders to support efficient aircraft maintenance activities.
• Process inventory transactions using computerized inventory or ERP systems such as SAP.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, stocking, labeling, and movement of materials within the warehouse, stockroom, and tool room.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all issued and returned tooling and materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Support Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention and good housekeeping practices within the tool room and maintenance areas.
• Communicate effectively with mechanics, leads, supervisors, supply personnel, and other departments regarding tool and material availability or shortages.
• Follow established safety, quality, tool-control, and inventory-control procedures at all times.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts or carts, as needed to move tools, equipment, and materials.
• Lift, carry, and move tools, equipment, boxes, and materials as required to support maintenance operations.
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends, overtime, or holidays, as operational needs require.

• Experience in a tool room, tool crib, stockroom, warehouse, parts department, inventory control, or material handling position preferred.
• Comfortable working with computerized inventory systems and ERP platforms such as SAP.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and documentation for tools, equipment, and materials.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to keep tool and storage areas well arranged and easy to navigate.
• High attention to detail when issuing, receiving, tracking, and inspecting tools and parts.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced aircraft maintenance environment.
• Ability to use computers, scanners, and electronic inventory systems efficiently.
• Capability to lift and move tools, equipment, boxes, and materials as required for daily operations.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including weekends, overtime, or holidays based on operational needs.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in aviation, aerospace, MRO, manufacturing, or military environments is a plus.
• Experience with inventory management or ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.
• Familiarity with tool control practices and procedures in maintenance operations.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes in a warehouse or stockroom environment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with maintenance and supply personnel.

This opportunity offers a stable, long-term position in a highly specialized aviation environment with very competitive pay. You will work in a setting where your attention to detail and reliability are valued and where you can build lasting experience with modern inventory and ERP systems. The role provides consistent work, opportunities for overtime when available, and the chance to grow your skills in a critical support function within aircraft maintenance.

The position is based in an aircraft hangar and associated tool room, tool crib, and stockroom areas. You will work in a fast-paced maintenance environment that requires frequent interaction with mechanics, supervisors, and supply staff. The role involves standing, walking, and moving throughout the hangar and storage areas, as well as lifting and handling tools, equipment, and materials. You will regularly use computers, scanners, and electronic inventory or ERP systems such as SAP, and may operate material handling equipment like forklifts or carts to move items safely within the facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.