Service Center Material Specialist - Fairbanks Morse Defense (Finance)
About Fairbanks Morse Defense
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has been a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and military services worldwide for more than 100 years. We specialize in delivering mission-critical marine technologies, systems, and services that keep our armed forces operating at peak readiness. With a deep commitment to supporting those who serve, FMD is proud to be a veteran-friendly company. Many of our team members are former service members, and we value the unique skills, leadership, and dedication that veterans bring to our workforce.
Joining FMD means more than just building a career—it means contributing directly to the strength and success of the U.S. military mission.
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Why Join Us
• Excellent benefits starting on your first day of hire
• Robust 401(k) program with up to 6% employer match
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing growth and training opportunities
• A mission-driven culture dedicated to supporting the military
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Summary
The Service Center Material Specialist is responsible for coordinating activities in the service center shop and managing all materials, tools/calibrated equipment, and safety functions within the Service Center.
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Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Manage inventory of parts by monitoring reorder points and quantities to maintain required inventory. Receive and document all stock transfers as well as manage all in-house stock transfers for shop and fieldwork.
• Review work specs to determine parts needed to perform work successfully. Cross reference parts from tech manuals and drawings to obtain correct FMD part numbers. Correspond with FMD Technical Team to confirm needed parts. Work with an estimating team to develop quotes.
• Maintain list of all Calibrated/Special Tooling needed for projects. Issue tools to technicians for needed work and ensure issued tools are returned at the end of the project. Deliver tools to outside vendors for calibration per schedule. Manage any repair or replacement of existing tools as needed. Order new tools when identified as being needed.
• Maintain shop equipment and company vehicles. Arrange vendors for inspection, maintenance, and/or repair of equipment, vehicles, and facility. Work with a purchasing team to submit Requisitions for vendors as needed.
• Handle all requests for shipping and receiving of any parts, tools, or other items coming into or leaving the Service Center with all applicable paperwork.
• Track inventory of consumable goods required for shop and field work. Order items to replenish stock as needed.
• Ensure a safe environment for employees through adherence to safety policies by assessing and eliminating hazards, improving housekeeping standards, conducting incident investigations, and implementing corrective action. Will assume the responsibilities of the Service Center Safety Champion.
• Under direction of the Service Center Supervisor, coordinate efforts and determine appropriate use of personnel to ensure Service Center production goals are met.
• Recommend capital expenditures necessary to improve product flow.
• Complete Weekly Cycle Counts for inventory tracking and perform Annual Physical Inventory.
• Assist with the training and oversight of new employees while performing work in the shop. Train new employees in how to operate shop equipment, including certifying new employees to operate the forklift. Must maintain the qualification to operate power truck (forklift) to transport material, utilizing safe methods to prevent damage to material and injuries to others. Motivate, monitor, and counsel employees regarding work-related issues and performance. Assess workforce skills and recommend cross-training programs as necessary.
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Qualifications and Educational Requirements
• Associate degree in a diesel engine technology or business program (or in pursuit of), or equivalent experience
• Prefer familiarity with (and be willing to learn) a variety of FM engine products
• Prefer prior experience as FM Field Service Tech or FM Mechanic
• Prior warehouse (receiving, shipping, and/or inventory) experience preferred
• Experience and a proven track record in a Job Shop environment is a plus
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with an ERP system (Oracle, Salesforce) is preferred
• Very good understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Ability to become a licensed forklift operator
• Excellent safety record, and actively participates in safety initiatives/activities
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate.
This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are the basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.
