{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a71fa04c2ddc32c143ad2043","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a71fa04c2ddc32c143ad2043","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a71fa04c2ddc32c143ad2043","title":"Kitter","description":"Job Title: Kitter\n\nLocation: Pathfinder Manufacturing\n\nJob Type: Full-Time\n\nFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)\n\nDepartment: Assembly\n\nReports To: Shop Lead\n\nJOB SUMMARY:\n\nPathfinder Manufacturing is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Kitter to support aerospace manufacturing operations. The Kitter is responsible for accurately counting, sorting, organizing, verifying, and staging parts, hardware, materials, and work-order components into complete production kits. This position requires exceptional numerical accuracy and organization because incorrect quantities, mixed parts, or incomplete kits can delay production and affect product quality. The ideal candidate is comfortable performing repetitive counts, distinguishing similar part numbers, and maintaining accurate material traceability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nAccurately count parts, hardware, fasteners, components, and materials to verify required quantities against work orders, pick lists, bills of material (BOMs), routers, and other production documentation.\n\nSort parts and materials by part number, work order, lot/batch, size, type, revision, or other required identifiers, ensuring similar-looking components are not mixed.\n\nBuild complete and accurate kits for aerospace manufacturing jobs according to production schedules and documented requirements.\n\nPerform recounts and independent quantity verification when counts do not match documentation or when discrepancies are identified.\n\nIdentify, separate, and report shortages, overages, damaged material, incorrect parts, mixed hardware, or other discrepancies before kits are released to production.\n\nLabel, bag, package, and stage kitted materials so parts remain organized, protected, traceable, and easy for production employees to verify and use.\n\nReview part numbers, quantities, descriptions, and applicable documentation carefully before placing materials into a kit.\n\nMaintain separation and traceability of materials throughout the kitting process and prevent commingling of parts from different work orders, lots, or programs.\n\nUse scales, counting tools, scanners, computers, inventory systems, and other material-control equipment as required to support accurate counting and tracking.\n\nRecord material movements, shortages, kit status, and other required information accurately and promptly in company systems or production documentation.\n\nCoordinate with Material Control, Production, Planning, Quality, and other departments to resolve missing or questionable material before work is released.\n\nMaintain clean, orderly, and clearly identified kitting and staging areas using good housekeeping and lean manufacturing practices.\n\nFollow all company safety, quality, foreign-object-debris (FOD), material handling, and aerospace manufacturing requirements.\n\nPerform other related material handling, inventory, or production-support duties as assigned.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.\n\nAbility to count accurately and consistently, including large quantities and repetitive groups of small parts or hardware.\n\nStrong sorting and organizational skills with the ability to keep multiple work orders, part numbers, and quantities separated and clearly identified.\n\nBasic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and quantity verification.\n\nAbility to read and compare part numbers, work orders, pick lists, bills of material, labels, and other manufacturing documentation.\n\nHigh attention to detail and the ability to recognize small differences in part numbers, descriptions, sizes, quantities, and labeling.\n\nAbility to follow written instructions, standardized processes, and established quality requirements.\n\nBasic computer skills and ability to learn inventory, ERP, barcode, or production-tracking systems.\n\nAbility to communicate discrepancies clearly and ask questions when material or documentation does not match.\n\nU.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.\n\nBENEFITS:\n\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\n403(b) retirement plan with company match\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nOngoing training and advancement opportunities\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.\n\nFrequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and movement throughout material-control and manufacturing areas\n\nFrequent use of hands for counting, sorting, bagging, labeling, and handling small parts and hardware\n\nFrequent repetitive motions associated with counting and sorting materials\n\nOccasionally able to lift or move up to 40 lbs\n\nFrequent visual inspection of labels, part numbers, quantities, and small components\n\nOccasional exposure to indoor manufacturing environments, chemicals, odors, fumes, and loud noises\n\nDefinitions:\n\nConstant Frequent Occasional\n\n(5-8 hrs./shift) (2-5 hrs./shift) (Up to 2 hrs./shift)\n\nOver time, as required.\n\nPathfinder Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer","company":"Pathfindermanufacturing","rawCompany":"pathfindermanufacturing","city":"Everett","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-28T10:18:33.263Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-5071.00","title":"Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks","slug":"shipping-receiving-and-inventory-clerks"},{"code":"53-7065.00","title":"Stockers and Order Fillers","slug":"stockers-and-order-fillers"},{"code":"51-2092.00","title":"Team Assemblers","slug":"team-assemblers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Kitter","description":"Job Title: Kitter\n\nLocation: Pathfinder Manufacturing\n\nJob Type: Full-Time\n\nFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)\n\nDepartment: Assembly\n\nReports To: Shop Lead\n\nJOB SUMMARY:\n\nPathfinder Manufacturing is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Kitter to support aerospace manufacturing operations. The Kitter is responsible for accurately counting, sorting, organizing, verifying, and staging parts, hardware, materials, and work-order components into complete production kits. This position requires exceptional numerical accuracy and organization because incorrect quantities, mixed parts, or incomplete kits can delay production and affect product quality. The ideal candidate is comfortable performing repetitive counts, distinguishing similar part numbers, and maintaining accurate material traceability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nAccurately count parts, hardware, fasteners, components, and materials to verify required quantities against work orders, pick lists, bills of material (BOMs), routers, and other production documentation.\n\nSort parts and materials by part number, work order, lot/batch, size, type, revision, or other required identifiers, ensuring similar-looking components are not mixed.\n\nBuild complete and accurate kits for aerospace manufacturing jobs according to production schedules and documented requirements.\n\nPerform recounts and independent quantity verification when counts do not match documentation or when discrepancies are identified.\n\nIdentify, separate, and report shortages, overages, damaged material, incorrect parts, mixed hardware, or other discrepancies before kits are released to production.\n\nLabel, bag, package, and stage kitted materials so parts remain organized, protected, traceable, and easy for production employees to verify and use.\n\nReview part numbers, quantities, descriptions, and applicable documentation carefully before placing materials into a kit.\n\nMaintain separation and traceability of materials throughout the kitting process and prevent commingling of parts from different work orders, lots, or programs.\n\nUse scales, counting tools, scanners, computers, inventory systems, and other material-control equipment as required to support accurate counting and tracking.\n\nRecord material movements, shortages, kit status, and other required information accurately and promptly in company systems or production documentation.\n\nCoordinate with Material Control, Production, Planning, Quality, and other departments to resolve missing or questionable material before work is released.\n\nMaintain clean, orderly, and clearly identified kitting and staging areas using good housekeeping and lean manufacturing practices.\n\nFollow all company safety, quality, foreign-object-debris (FOD), material handling, and aerospace manufacturing requirements.\n\nPerform other related material handling, inventory, or production-support duties as assigned.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS:\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.\n\nAbility to count accurately and consistently, including large quantities and repetitive groups of small parts or hardware.\n\nStrong sorting and organizational skills with the ability to keep multiple work orders, part numbers, and quantities separated and clearly identified.\n\nBasic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and quantity verification.\n\nAbility to read and compare part numbers, work orders, pick lists, bills of material, labels, and other manufacturing documentation.\n\nHigh attention to detail and the ability to recognize small differences in part numbers, descriptions, sizes, quantities, and labeling.\n\nAbility to follow written instructions, standardized processes, and established quality requirements.\n\nBasic computer skills and ability to learn inventory, ERP, barcode, or production-tracking systems.\n\nAbility to communicate discrepancies clearly and ask questions when material or documentation does not match.\n\nU.S. Person status required due to export control regulations.\n\nBENEFITS:\n\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\n403(b) retirement plan with company match\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nOngoing training and advancement opportunities\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT\n\nThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the 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.\n\nFrequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and movement throughout material-control and manufacturing areas\n\nFrequent use of hands for counting, sorting, bagging, labeling, and handling small parts and hardware\n\nFrequent repetitive motions associated with counting and sorting materials\n\nOccasionally able to lift or move up to 40 lbs\n\nFrequent visual inspection of labels, part numbers, quantities, and small components\n\nOccasional exposure to indoor manufacturing environments, chemicals, odors, fumes, and loud noises\n\nDefinitions:\n\nConstant Frequent Occasional\n\n(5-8 hrs./shift) (2-5 hrs./shift) (Up to 2 hrs./shift)\n\nOver time, as required.\n\nPathfinder Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer","datePosted":"2026-08-28T10:18:33.263Z","dateModified":"2026-08-28T10:18:33.263Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Pathfindermanufacturing","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Everett","addressRegion":"WA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a71fa04c2ddc32c143ad2043"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a71fa04c2ddc32c143ad2043"}}