Assembler, Kitting

AAR Corp•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Kitting Assembler prepares, organizes, verifies, and maintains aircraft integration kits and monument installation kits in support of production activities. The role ensures hardware, materials, components, and documentation are accurate, complete, and ready for use. The position works with Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Production, and the Assembly Lead to resolve issues affecting kit readiness and production schedules. It also supports inventory control, production readiness, and continuous improvement while maintaining safe, clean, and organized work areas.

Requirements

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 and organizational skills, with the 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 desire to work in a team environment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing and walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing steps, ladders, or service stands as required.
Normal or corrected hearing and vision are required.
Ability to safely operate carts, pallet jacks, and other authorized material-handling equipment.
Ability to safely work around aircraft interiors, production equipment, hazardous chemicals, solvents, resins, and adhesives.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in aerospace manufacturing, aircraft modification, complex assembly, warehouse operations, inventory control, or material management.
Experience using an ERP, inventory management, or production planning system.
Experience supporting aircraft integration, interior modification, monument installation, or aerospace production operations.

Responsibilities

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 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 production flow and traceability.
Assist with receiving, counting, inspecting, and verifying materials for integration and monument installation kits.
Maintain kit accuracy, configuration control, and material status throughout production.
Complete inventory transactions, material tracking, paperwork, and parts documentation in company systems.
Coordinate with Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Production 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 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.