Parts Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Duration: 6 Months

Long term, contract to hire based on business needs and performance. Must be available to work Saturday and Sunday, with two consecutive days off during the week. Day shift is most likely for this role, but flexibility to work any shift is strongly preferred as the airport operates 24/7, 365 days/year. This role requires driving, mainly at LAX but possibly outside the airport delivering parts if needed, using a company vehicle. Will also drive a forklift to move parts around, including on the tarmac.

Responsibilities:

• Create and lead processes to ensure materials and parts are available to maintain smooth operation for repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Purchase, order, and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine need for changes.
• Examine materials received, verify part numbers, and check discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
• Maintain an inventory database and input parts in the CMMS system.
• Drive and operate different equipment such as golf cart, company vehicles, forklift, etc.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver License
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in material purchasing / Inventory Control
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in data entry, scheduling workloads, and work orders
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport
• Available to work Day or Night Shift including weekends and holidays

Preferred Skills:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience with Airport Operations a plus
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with computer maintenance tracking systems

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.

Work Environment:

• Similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, cold, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.