Custom Kitting Specialist in Des Plaines, Illinois at Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc

Position Summary
The Custom Kitting Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently assembling customer-specific aircraft and KTS custom kits by picking, organizing, and packaging thousands of individual components according to work orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and packing requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting warehouse operations, and ensuring customers receive complete, high-quality kits on time. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to 100% accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and assemble custom kits according to work orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and customer specifications.
• Verify all kit components for accuracy, quantity, and quality prior to packaging and shipment.
• Package completed kits to ensure safe handling and delivery while meeting customer and company standards.
• Stage, label, and prepare completed kits for shipment.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and assist with inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Maintain organized workstations and warehouse storage areas to promote efficiency and safety.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, as authorized.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet daily production and shipping schedules.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• US Citizen
• Experience in kitting, materials handling, inventory control, or warehouse operations
• High attention to detail with the ability to follow complex picking and kit assembly requirements
• Comfortable working with large quantities of parts and repetitive, accuracy-driven tasks
• Experience in kitting, materials handling, inventory control, or warehouse operations
• Strong computer skills with emphasis in Microsoft outlook and office suite

Success in this position is measured by

• Maintaining 100% accuracy when picking, assembling, and packaging customer kits.
• Consistently meeting productivity and efficiency goals.
• Maintaining inventory integrity through accurate put-away and cycle counting.
• Producing complete, high-quality kits with minimal errors or rework.
• Supporting on-time order fulfillment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Benefits
Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

• Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
• Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid Overtime
• Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities to travel
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Casual and relaxed work environment

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $21-23 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

About Kranze Technology Solutions
We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.

Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to:
Human Resources
847-737-7299
resumes@kranzetech.com