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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Material Support Technician (Swing Shift) - **Company:** SierTeK Ltd. - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Information Systems, Databases, Microsoft Office, Software Tools, Tableau (Software), Build Management, Data Analytics, Search Engines, Data Management - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a975fa4cfa6f2c20 ## About the Role The position requires strong knowledge of supply and logistics processes, attention to detail, research and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with maintenance production personnel., * High school diploma or equivalent. * Experience in material control, supply, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, procurement, or a related field. * Experience using computerized inventory, supply, or logistics-management systems. * Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate inventory and transaction records. * Ability to research and analyze supply, inventory, and logistics information. * Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance personnel, supply organizations, Government representatives, and other stakeholders. * Ability to prioritize multiple material requirements in a production-oriented environment. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and related data-management tools. * Ability to learn and effectively use Government/DoD automated logistics systems., * Experience supporting U.S. Air Force, DoD, aerospace, aviation, aircraft maintenance, depot, or military logistics operations. * Experience with MAXIMO, Impresa, ILS-S, EESOH-MIS, D043, Fed LOG, Web FLIS, ETIMS, BLADE, or AFSCDB. * Knowledge of Air Force supply and material-management processes. * Experience with hazardous material inventory and tracking. * Experience with bench stock, shop stock, operating stock, DIFM, MICAP, IPV, or similar depot supply processes. * Familiarity with Air Force maintenance and supply publications, including DAFI 21-101, DAFMAN 23-300, AFMCI 21-100 series, DAFMAN 21-201, and DAFI 21-102. * Experience researching substitute parts, commercial sources, or alternate material solutions. * Experience supporting Government Purchase Card procurement research. * Knowledge of aircraft maintenance, reclamation, production, or depot operations. ## Description The Material Support Technician will perform depot material-control and supply functions as a Production Support Technician (PST). Responsibilities include identifying and resolving parts-supportability issues, researching component availability, initiating purchase requests, maintaining appropriate stock levels, processing material transactions, and supporting hazardous-material management., Depot Material Control and Production Support * Perform depot material-control and supply functions in support of maintenance production shops. * Coordinate material-support activities with Production Support personnel and supported maintenance organizations. * Research, analyze, and perform corrective and preventive actions related to parts supportability and availability using Government-provided data. * Research customer component parts and determine availability through authorized supply channels. * Initiate purchase requests for parts and materials required by supported production shops in accordance with applicable Air Force instructions, supplements, and Government regulations. * Authorize, order, receive, issue, and perform customer front-end Job Order Number (JON) edits for requirements submitted by supported maintenance shops. * Maintain appropriate on-hand inventory levels to support production requirements. * Ensure JONs are properly charged for material issued. * File and maintain material transaction receipts and supporting documentation. Material Availability and Inventory Operations * Monitor applicable Government Management Information Systems (MIS) to review, analyze, and resolve unplanned material orders and other material-support requirements. * Coordinate material requirements with Production Support personnel to reduce excess serviceable and unserviceable material and facilitate appropriate turn-in actions. * Review, validate, and update back-order status. * Communicate changes in material availability and update expected delivery dates. * Retrieve and deliver material to the appropriate maintenance organizations or authorized entities. * Perform turn-in transactions for Integrated Prime Vendor (IPV) bench stock. * Perform turn-in operations and documentation for Due-In for Maintenance (DIFM) items. * Support Facilitate Other Maintenance (FOM) programs. * Perform Demand History Adjustments (DHA) as required. * Monitor inventory levels and material demand to ensure production requirements are adequately supported. Hazardous Material Management * Perform maintenance material operations involving hazardous materials using the Enterprise Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Management Information System (EESOH-MIS) or current authorized hazardous-material tracking system. * Authorize, order, receive, issue, and account for hazardous materials in accordance with applicable Air Force environmental, safety, and occupational health requirements. * Maintain accurate hazardous-material inventory and transaction records. * Build management reports identifying: + Reorder requirements + Shelf-life information + Inventory levels + Back-order status * Ensure hazardous materials are properly stored in accordance with applicable guidance. * Comply with area-specific controls and procedures established by local environmental management organizations. * Ensure hazardous-material lockers and storage areas remain compliant with applicable requirements. * Support EESOH-MIS/hazardous-material Technical Research and Stock-Level Management * Research technical requirements, catalogs, and logistics databases to identify cost-effective available substitutes and replacement products. * Coordinate with Production Support personnel to evaluate alternative parts and materials. * Determine appropriate stock levels for recurring and specialized items based on: + Historical usage + Current inventory + Project requirements + Seasonal demands + Changing customer requirements + Project depletion rates * Analyze usage and demand trends to help maintain adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory. Supply System Transactions * Accurately process supply transactions in the Integrated Logistics System-Supply (ILS-S) and other applicable Government systems. * Process transactions including: + Issue requests + Due-In for Maintenance (DIFM) updates + Item record and part-number loads + Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts (MICAP) verification + Lateral shipments + Standard supply system transactions * Verify transaction information for accuracy and completeness. * Research and correct transaction discrepancies as required. * Maintain accurate electronic records supporting material accountability and production operations. Government Logistics Data Research * Research Government web-based logistics data systems and prepare required reports. * Use applicable systems and research tools, including: + Air Force Supply Central Database (AFSCDB) Tableau + D043 + Federal Logistics Data (Fed LOG) + Federal Logistics Information System Web Search (Web FLIS) + Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS) + Basing and Logistics Analytics Data (BLADE) + DoD email and other authorized Government systems * Cross-reference logistics databases to validate part numbers, availability, transaction history, and other supply information. * Apply research findings to support material decisions and resolve supply issues. Bench Stock, Shop Stock, and Operating Stock * Maintain Bench Stock, Shop Stock, Operating Stock, and Work Orders in accordance with applicable Air Force and AMARG guidance. * Monitor inventory levels and identify items requiring replenishment. * Maintain accurate stock records and ensure material is available to support production requirements. * Process applicable additions, issues, replenishments, and turn-ins. * Identify excess or obsolete material and coordinate appropriate disposition with Production Support personnel. Procurement Research * Conduct procurement research for parts and materials that are not available through normal Government supply channels. * Identify commercially available sources and provide cost-effective purchasing options to Government personnel. * Research alternate sources, substitute items, availability, and pricing as appropriate. * Provide procurement recommendations and supporting information to authorized Government personnel. * The Government retains sole authority for verification, approval, and execution of Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions. Material Turn-In and Shipping Preparation * Ensure items being turned into supply are properly prepared for shipment. * Verify that material is appropriately tagged, identified, packaged, and documented. * Ensure required documentation accompanies material being returned to supply. * Coordinate turn-in activities with appropriate supply and Production Support personnel. * Maintain accountability and traceability of material throughout the turn-in process. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [ Secure Code Superstars: Empowering Developers and Surpassing Security Challenges Together](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/422-secure-code-superstars-empowering-developers-and-surpassing-security-challenges-together) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)