Equipment Manager

Protingent

Kent, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$55 Per Hour
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Asset Management, Calibration, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, External Audit, High School Diploma, IBM Maximo Asset Management, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Metrology, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Receiving Inspection, Record Keeping, Trend Analysis, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Kent, WA
POSTED
20 days ago
Position Title: Equipment Manager

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for an Equipment Manager with our client in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all calibrated equipment, tools, and measurement devices, including tagging, labeling, and database entry in applicable asset management systems (e.g., Maximo)
  • Track calibration due dates and coordinate scheduling with internal calibration teams or approved external vendors to ensure no equipment is used out-of-calibration
  • Perform incoming and outgoing equipment inspections; identify and quarantine damaged, expired, or out-of-calibration items and initiate appropriate disposition or repair actions
  • Organize and maintain equipment storage areas, tool cribs, and calibration staging areas in compliance with 5S standards and FOD control requirements
  • Support equipment check-out and check-in processes, ensuring accurate records of equipment location, custodian, and status at all times
  • Generate and maintain calibration records, equipment history logs, and out-of-service documentation in accordance with quality procedures
  • Identify trends in equipment failures or calibration anomalies and communicate findings to the appropriate engineering or quality personnel
  • Assist in the procurement process for new equipment, including writing justifications, receiving inspections, and entry into the asset management system
  • Support internal audits and quality reviews by providing accurate equipment records and documentation upon request
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure the right tools are available and serviceable for upcoming work order activities

Job Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in equipment management, calibration coordination, tool crib operations, or a related role in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
  • Demonstrated experience with calibrated equipment tracking or inventory management systems
  • Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or technical certification in metrology, quality, manufacturing technology, or a related field
  • Experience working in an aerospace, defense, or space launch manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with Maximo or Indysoft calibration management systems
  • Knowledge of AS9100 quality management system requirements related to measurement and monitoring equipment
  • Experience supporting internal or external quality audits

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Onsite Kent, WA.
  • Pay Rate: $45-$55/hr.
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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