Assembler, Kitting

Description:

The Kitting Assembler prepares, organizes, verifies, and maintains aircraft integration kits and monument installation kits in support of production activities. This position ensures required hardware, materials, components, and documentation are accurate, complete, and ready for use.

What you will be responsible for:

• Prepare, stage, organize, and maintain kits for aircraft integration, monument installation, and modification projects.
• Verify kit contents against engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, pick lists, and other approved technical data.
• Identify and promptly communicate shortages, discrepancies, damaged material, incorrect parts, and nonconforming items to the Assembly Lead or appropriate support function.
• Label and organize hardware, components, wiring, consumables, and installation materials to support efficient production flow and traceability.
• Assist with receiving, counting, inspecting, and verifying materials intended for integration and monument installation kits.
• Maintain kit accuracy, configuration control, and material status throughout the production process.
• Complete required inventory transactions, material tracking, paperwork, and parts documentation in company systems.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Production personnel to resolve material or documentation issues affecting kit readiness.
• Perform limited bench assembly, preparation, packaging, or rework activities associated with installation kits when authorized by approved instructions.
• Support the Assembly Lead in meeting production schedules and resolving kit or material-related constraints.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized kitting, storage, and work areas in accordance with company standards.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and company policies and use required personal protective equipment.
• Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and continuous improvement initiatives related to kitting efficiency, material control, and production readiness.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to access and use production and inventory systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings, work instructions, bills of material, parts lists, and other technical data.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to accurately count, verify, label, and track materials.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• One (1) year of experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft modification, complex assembly, warehouse operations, inventory control, or material management preferred.
• Experience using an ERP, inventory management, or production planning system preferred.
• Experience supporting aircraft integration, interior modification, monument installation, or aerospace production operations preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision are required.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, and walk for prolonged periods and climb steps, ladders, or service stands as required.
• Must be able to safely operate carts, pallet jacks, and other authorized material-handling equipment.
• Must be able to safely work around aircraft interiors, production equipment, hazardous chemicals, solvents, resins, and adhesives.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.