Also called: MRO Parts Clerk, Tool Crib Attendant
Runs the storeroom of spare parts and tools that maintenance crews need to fix machines fast.
When a mechanic runs up asking for a specific bearing, you find it in seconds among thousands of parts. You track inventory in software, reorder parts before they run out and receive deliveries. Many attendants learn the machines and move into maintenance.
Uses BLS shipping, receiving and inventory clerk wages.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High-school diploma; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -1% over 10 years). About flat.
High risk for 10 years. Smart vending, RFID tracking and auto-reordering are replacing much storeroom staffing.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at plant maintenance storerooms or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Business class, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-5071.
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