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Administrative Clerk - Tool Logistics

General Dynamics Electric Boat

United States, Connecticut, Groton

Mar 24, 2026

Requisition ID

2026-18182

Location

US-CT-Groton

Seat Location

EB Groton Shipyard

Trade

Administrative

Shift

1st

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Number of Openings

Overview

The Opportunity:

This is a mission-critical role within our Tool Support Organization. You aren't just managing a desk; you are the technical lead for the systems that keep our tradespeople equipped and our shipyard safe. You will own the lifecycle of high-value assets-from precision metrology instruments to life-saving electrical PPE-ensuring that every tool is calibrated, tracked, and ready for the next shift.

The Role:

This position is high-velocity and computer-driven. Your day-to-day involves more than data entry; you will be analyzing shortage reports, managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and complying to tool crib policies across various trades to maintain organizational excellence.

System Mastery: Proven ability to navigate and manage data across multiple enterprise platforms simultaneously (e.g., Oracle, MRPII, Access, and proprietary tracking databases).

Logistical Accuracy: Extreme attention to detail with the ability to track and audit high volumes of serial numbers, calibration dates, and safety certifications (such as the Electrical Glove program).
Process Ownership: A "self-starter" mindset capable of identifying inventory gaps, reconciling complex invoices, and independently managing tool repair and ship-back programs.
Operational Communication: The professional confidence to enforce tool crib policies with diverse trade groups and provide clear, real-time updates to supervisors.

Qualifications

Required:

High-school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years Industrial Expertise: Direct experience with large manufacturing company. Examples are shipyard, heavy construction tooling, oil and gas operations, aerospace or automobile manufacturing, precision machine shop and power utilities. - OR - Minimum 2 years Inventory Strategy: Prior experience in warehouse management with a focus on setting order points, cycle counting, and minimizing production downtime.
Computer experience

Preferred:

Minimum 2 years Advanced Procurement: Familiarity with EB policies and procedures related to material ordering and vendor reconciliation.
Minimum 2 years experience: Specialized knowledge of PPE and meteorology equipment.
Trade school graduation
Post high school education in accounting, material management or inventory control.

Skills

Physical Readiness: Ability to type for high-volume data entry and the physical stamina to lift 40 lbs when staging stock or working the crib counter.
Adapability: moving from one task to another with little to no supervison
Computer Knowledge: ability to be fluent in running multiple software platforms

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Outside, Wet

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