Description The Rework Specialist plays a crucial role in managing the lifecycle of serialized parts requiring repair, overhaul, or maintenance. This position is responsible for processing incoming and outgoing serialized inventory, coordinating directly with Purchasing to ensure the scope of work on Purchase Orders (POs) is accurate, maintaining organized inventory storage, and proactively supporting the assembly and production teams by providing necessary parts and staging materials.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Shipping & Receiving (Serialized Parts & Repairs)
- Process, unpack, and physically inspect all incoming parts returned from vendors.
- Verify serial numbers, part numbers, and physical condition against packing slips and RMA/RTV documentation.
- Prepare, package, and generate shipping documentation and labels for outbound serialized parts sent to third-party vendors or external repair facilities.
- Maintain accurate tracking records for all serialized inventory and assets out for repair to ensure timely turnaround.
Purchasing & Purchase Order (PO) Coordination
- Collaborate closely with the Purchasing department to communicate detailed scopes of work, line-item details, and serialized asset tracking for repair POs.
- Verify that incoming and outgoing repair quotes align with the requested scope of work before PO approval and execution.
- Inspect completed repair returns against PO specifications to confirm work was performed correctly prior to inventory check-in.
Inventory Control & Warehouse Organization
- Receive, log, and update part statuses and serial numbers in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Inventory Management System.
- Safely put away and organize repaired, new, and refurbished parts in designated warehouse locations according to 5S and standard warehousing standards.
- Conduct routine cycle counts and audit serialized inventory to maintain high levels of data accuracy.
Production & Building Team Support
- Pick, stage, and issue serialized parts, assemblies, and hardware to the building/assembly team to support production schedules.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assembly technicians regarding part availability, missing items, or status of pending repairs.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in shipping/receiving staging zones and stockrooms.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 2–4 years of experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, or warehouse logistics within a manufacturing, assembly, or repair setting.
- Serialized Inventory Tracking: Demonstrated experience tracking serialized parts, lot control, or capital asset management.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Vendors, and Shipping Carriers.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision in verifying complex serial numbers, part codes, and PO line items.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklift certification preferred).