JOB SUMMARY The Material Support Specialist is a multi-faceted position responsible for ordering, organizing, storing, tracking, and issuing marine and industrial inventory for repair orders. The position will safely secure and track a wide range of components and their records back to the manufacturer.   The position performs its primary functions in a climate-controlled and modern state-of-the-art facility.  Through our extensive in-house training program, the successful applicant will be instructed via a series of computer based and hands-on training, the skills of the position. As your skills increase, so will your responsibilities, giving you hands-on experience, growth, and additional responsibilities.   COMPANY OVERVIEW Component Repair Technologies, Inc. (CRT) began as a locally family-owned business, with operations in Mentor, OH since 1985, and grew into a global leader (500+ employees) in the aerospace MRO sector.  Specializing in the repair and overhaul of turbine engine components, CRT proudly serves the world’s largest airlines and jet engine manufactures. Component Repair Technologies is focused on our valued employees, customers, and community.   In 2025, CRT became a Safran Aircraft Engines company as a Center of Excellence for the repair of large jet engine parts in the Americas.   For over 120 years, Safran, through its Aircraft Engines subsidiary, designs, produces, markets and supports, alone or in partnership, aircraft engines offering world-class performance and reliability. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.   Operating through CFM International, its 50/50 joint venture with GE Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of single-aisle commercial jet engines, the CFM56 and LEAP. Safran Aircraft Engines is fully committed to sustainable aviation through the RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology development program. Safran Aircraft Engines also deploys a global network providing a full range of support, maintenance & repair services.    Visit www.componentrepair.comand www.safran-group.comfor more information. Take-off in your career, learn new skills and become part of a world-class workforce.   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.      Follow established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure full compliance with company safety policies and procedures. 2.      Receive incoming supplies, sign receipts, and review applicable documentation. 3.      Planning and coordination:  a.      Forecast, procure, manage inventory, and distribute inventory to meet demand while keeping inventory at minimum established levels. 4.      Supplier and customer relationships:  a.      Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. 5.      Maintain inventory and purchase order status/pricing information and communicate delivery updates internally. 6.      Perform material audits to ensure counts are correct and key departments are aware of the inventory available for use. 7.      Process parts that are no-work performed (NWP) for return to the customer. 8.      Process and safely store customer parts that have been removed from customer owned engine(s) and return when requested. 9.      Maintain detailed and accurate records of all inventory receipts, transactions, physical location and disbursements and report to other internal customers as necessary. 10.  Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement projects.  11.  Display a positive attitude and degree of professionalism as this position interacts with multiple departments across the company.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1.      High school diploma or equivalent. 2.      Must be capable of, or have experience in creating and maintaining neat, orderly records and basic knowledge of computers and standard software programs. 3.      Ability or experience following directions and reading work instructions.   OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 1.      Read, write, speak, and understand the English language. 2.      Careful attention to detail. 3.      Capable of handling multiple tasks   WORK ENVIRONMENT 1.      This position has pre-employment testing requirements that may require fitness for duty testing. 2.      Work in varying positions from time to time. Stand and/or sit for portions of the shift.  Move parts (>50 pounds) using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods. Move less heavy parts (<50 pounds) with or without hoists, slings, or carts. 3.      Follow general shop safety procedures including the use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, gloves, and hearing protection, when required. 4.      Use of safety and personal protective equipment is mandatory under some conditions.  The following may or may not be required. a.      Ear plugs. b.      Safety glasses. c.       Uniform.   COMPANY BENEFITS Our employees and families are the number one asset at CRT.  A progressive and innovative benefits package is in place, such as:  1.      CRT currently offers two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program (no premiums for employee and family) and the other being a traditional employee premium contribution.  Programs include health, vision, and dental coverages. Additional programs include short- and long-term disability and life insurance. 2.      The company offers a 401k program with company match. 3.      Continuing education is offered via multiple sources and opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility requirements. 4.      Traditional paid time off (PTO) is offered via vacation days and personal days. 5.      Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts are offered. 6.      To review other benefits, visit our website at www.componentrepair.com/careers or Facebook page www.facebook.com/ComponentRepair  to see, “what we are up to.”   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PARTICIPATION Component Repair Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V. CRT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and well-being of its employees. It is the Company’s policy to only hire individuals who do not use drugs. All candidates will be screened for drug use prior to hire. Employment opportunities at CRT are open to all qualified applicants solely based on their job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. CRT complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws with regards to equal employment opportunity.     Keywords: Material Support Specialist, Material Handler, Tool Crib Attendant, Tool Room Attendant, Inventory Specialist, Inventory Clerk, Inventory Coordinator, Warehouse Clerk, Warehouse Associate, Stockroom Clerk, Parts Clerk, Parts Specialist, Supply Chain Support, Logistics Support Specialist, Receiving Specialist, Procurement Assistant, Inventory management, Inventory control, Inventory accuracy, Cycle counts, Material audits, Stock tracking, Parts tracking, Inventory forecasting, Inventory distribution, Purchase order management, PO tracking, Supplier management, Vendor management, Tool room, Tool crib, MRO environment, Maintenance repair and overhaul, Aerospace repair shop, Engine component handling, Mechanical parts handling, Industrial inventory, Marine & industrial inventory, Work instructions, Following SOPs, Continuous Improvement, Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace MRO, Aviation parts, Turbine engine components, Aviation supply chain, Safran, GE Aerospace, Component Repair, Computer literacy, Microsoft Office, Data entry, Attention to detail, Multi-tasking, Organization skills, Recordkeeping, Documentation Accuracy, Following Directions, Problem solving, Communication Skills, Customer Service