About the Role
The tool store person is responsible for the issuing, returning, and maintenance of company tooling, equipment, and consumables in a safe and efficient manner, focusing on upholding work standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure tooling and consumables are stored and controlled in compliance with company, manufacturer, and regulatory requirements.
- Issue tooling and consumables from stock to the relevant work order.
- Act on any reported missing tools/equipment.
- Ensure all tooling and test equipment is registered on the overall inventory listing and allocated a ‘GUL’ reference number before issuance.
- Issue a computer printout of all outstanding tooling to the relevant aircraft maintenance engineer.
- Control consumable stock items within the tool stores and on the hangar floor to maintain required levels.
- Monitor and control the ‘electrical charging’ of all relevant tooling and equipment.
- Control inventory of short and long-term quarantine cupboards, flammables cupboard, paint lockers, and PTP cabinets.
- Liaise with Operations and Scheduling Departments on new and/or loan tooling requirements.
- Raise necessary requisitions, liaise with approved vendors, and arrange shipment to and from the Farnborough Facility.
- Perform receiving inspections of new and loan tooling and equipment to verify serviceability and fitness for purpose, and review calibration status.
- Arrange return of loan tooling, raise requisitions, and update the tool control system.
- Remove unserviceable or unsafe tools and equipment from service until repairs or modifications are accomplished.
- Evaluate unserviceable tooling and arrange necessary repairs, including recalibration and certification.
- Maintain the tool control database and all records related to repairs, modifications, and preventive maintenance.
- Conduct planned audits of all consolidated tool boxes according to a defined schedule.
- Perform recommended inspections of tool boxes per manufacturer recommendations.
- Ensure all consumables are ordered and maintained at an adequate level.
- Produce usage reports and audits of the vending system, raise necessary requisitions, record consumable receipts, and ensure vending machines are stocked.
- Update Flash Drives, Ipads, and Technician Pocket Guides with current Technical Data.
- Maintain manufacturer’s technical data revisions and updates.
- Travel domestically and/or internationally as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Previous warehouse, stores, or parts experience is preferred.
- Ability to operate personal computers.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows/Windows NT and Microsoft Offices Products, Word and Excel.
- Experience in warehouse, stockroom, material handling, technical operations, or transportation preferred.
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with all levels of management, technical and non-technical personnel, and co-workers.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 22.5 kg.
Skills
- Inventory management
- Tool control
- Consumable stock management
- Record keeping
- Database maintenance
- Auditing
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Location
- GAC Farnborough
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Secondary school or A Level or an equivalent combination of education and experience
About the Company
- Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
