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Samtec

Seasonal Kitting Specialist

New Albany, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Multi-quoting vendors to get best cost and lead time without compromising quality. * Provide ... Kitting/staging of items as they arrive from TPG. * Manage changing priorities as needed to support ...

Hitachi

Kitting Supervisor

South Boston, VA

$79K - $90K/yr

You will lead daily activities that enable production teams to meet customer commitments safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality. In this role, you will coordinate resources, drive ...

samtec

Seasonal Kitting Specialist

New Albany, IN · On-site

Multi-quoting vendors to get best cost and lead time without compromising quality. * Provide ... Kitting/staging of items as they arrive from TPG. * Manage changing priorities as needed to support ...

Sivana

Lead Seamstress / Kitting Associate

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Sewing Machine Operator / Kitting Associate Location: Carlsbad, CA Role Description: Looking for an experienced sewing machine operator to relabel clothing tags, make clothing alterations, and help ...

G2 Supply

Assembly-Kitting

Valley Head, AL · On-site

$12.75 - $15/hr

This role is to lead by example. We will treat others like we want to be treated. Our teams embrace ... Construct kitting and general assembly work according to production specifications and quality ...

Sivana

Lead Seamstress / Kitting Associate

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

Sewing Machine Operator / Kitting Associate Location: Carlsbad, CA Role Description: Looking for an experienced sewing machine operator to relabel clothing tags, make clothing alterations, and help ...

G2 Supply

Assembly-Kitting

AL · On-site

$14/hr

This role is to lead by example. We will treat others like we want to be treated. Our teams embrace ... Construct kitting and general assembly work according to production specifications and quality ...

Bloom Energy

Kitting Team Lead- Night Shift

Newark, DE · On-site

We are looking for a Material Kitting Team Lead to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies.This role willreportto Warehouse Supervisor and based in Newark, DE.This is a fully on ...

Bloom Energy

Kitting Team Lead - Day Shift

Newark, DE · On-site

We are looking for a Material Kitting Team Lead to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies.This role willreportto Warehouse Supervisor and based in Newark, DE.This is a fully on ...

Labor Solutions, LLC

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Production Lead

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$24/hr

Bilingual Team Lead - Warehouse/Kitting - 2nd Shift $24/hr | Train on 1st Shift | Immediate Opening Job Summary We are hiring a Bilingual Team Lead (English/Spanish) to oversee kitting and warehouse ...

Amperesand

Materials Management Lead

Reno, NV

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Lead kitting operations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials to production lines * Develop and optimize kitting processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors * Coordinate closely ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitting lead in the United States is $25.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Kitting Lead, one of the main challenges is ensuring accuracy and efficiency in assembling kits, especially when dealing with high-volume or complex orders. Managing inventory discrepancies and last-minute changes to production schedules can also be demanding. To address these challenges, strong organizational skills, effective communication with warehouse and production teams, and proactive use of inventory management systems are essential. Regular training and process audits can help minimize errors and maintain smooth operations.

What is the difference between Kitting Lead vs Assembly Technician?

AspectKitting LeadAssembly Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications in inventory management or logistics are a plusHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certifications in assembly or manufacturing
Work EnvironmentWarehouse or manufacturing floor overseeing inventory and kit preparationManufacturing or assembly line performing product assembly tasks
Employer & IndustryLogistics, manufacturing, aerospace, electronicsManufacturing, electronics, automotive, consumer goods

The Kitting Lead manages inventory and coordinates the preparation of kits, ensuring timely and accurate assembly of components. The Assembly Technician focuses on assembling products or parts on the production line. While both roles work in manufacturing environments, the Kitting Lead has a supervisory or coordination role related to inventory, whereas the Assembly Technician is hands-on with product assembly.

What are Kitting Leads?

Kitting Leads are supervisors or coordinators responsible for overseeing the kitting process in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Kitting involves gathering and organizing components or materials into kits that are needed for production or assembly lines. The Kitting Lead manages a team, ensures accuracy in kit assembly, monitors inventory levels, and coordinates with other departments to maintain workflow efficiency. They also implement quality control measures and may help improve kitting procedures for better productivity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kitting Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kitting Lead, you need strong organizational skills, inventory management experience, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and safety protocols is commonly required. Leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for coordinating teams and ensuring accuracy. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining efficient workflow, minimizing errors, and supporting overall warehouse productivity.
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Seasonal Kitting Specialist

Seasonal Kitting Specialist

Samtec

New Albany, IN • On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Samtec rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 142 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

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Puesto en Samtec, Inc
Shift:  Mon- Fri, 7am- 4pm
Summary/Objective:  The role of a (Machine Build Procurement) Sourcing/Kitting specialist is a direct report in the Automation Development Group. This role has expectations to provide all tooling requirements from a specific BOM to the Machine Shop for assembly. The details required to achieve this include determine where to purchase items, enter/manage/expedite PO's, organize the purchased tools as they arrive to individual machine assembly drawings. This is a key role in supporting the Rise of the Machines initiative, new machine platforms (new products and/or technologies), and machines for capacity expansions. 
 
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities.
  1. Receive purchase requests to place PO's for machine build BOM items.
  2. Meet with Mechanical & Controls Engineering as needed to make time commitments for placing and receiving machine component PO's.
  3. Breaking down machine BOM's and separating purchase items from machined parts for ordering
  4. Multi-quoting vendors to get best cost and lead time without compromising quality.
  5. Provide information to vendor development group for ongoing vendor maintenance.
  6. Tracking of tooling and purchased parts, proactively following up on PO commit dates and maintaining accurate due dates / reschedule dates in the system and reporting of current status.
  7. Act as the liaison as needed between the tooling supplier and engineering, quality, and TPG.
  8. Kitting/staging of items as they arrive from TPG.
  9. Manage changing priorities as needed to support the machine shop / operations.
  10. Work with TPG shipping to coordinate shipment of consigned parts for outsourced machine builds.
  11. Manage and coordinate various activities simultaneously. 
  • Other tasks as needed to successfully support internal and external customers.
"The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities" 
 
 
 
Required/Preferred Experience: 

1. Print reading skills a plus, Solidworks or other CAD software knowledge a plus. 

2. Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.

3. Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes, and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.

4. Excellent organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and people skills.

5. Must be detail oriented and a strong sense of urgency to meet lead time targets.

6. Motivated, Self-Starter capable of taking next steps and understanding priorities.

7. Strong math skills and strong mechanical aptitude preferred.

8. Strong computer skills - Outlook, Excel, Word, PCMAN/Inventory Suite, WorkDay, Clarizen (PTS).

9. Machine Shop or other purchasing experience helpful.

10. Knowledge of Manufacturing Methods and Machine Assembly is a plus.

11. Forklift Certification preferred.

 
 
Preferred Education  
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 

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Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Albany, IN, US

Year founded

1976

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