Weld Staging & Kitting

Muncie Power Products; Fairmount (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, disability and dependent ins.

401k matching 50%

3 weeks paid time off

9 paid holidays

Wellness & Engagement

Job summary

Muncie Power Products seeks a WIP Kitting Technician for the Fairmount, IN site. The role prepares and stages components for manufacturing, assembles kits from BOMs, and coordinates with inventory to prevent shortages. Safety-sensitive responsibilities include following all procedures and maintaining a clean workspace.

You will collaborate with production, planning, and warehouse teams, ensuring timely kits and accurate documentation while supporting lean manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years in manufacturing, warehouse, or materials handling preferred.
• Experience with basic fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, BOMs, and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Pull, organize, and stage components for work orders.
• Assemble kits based on BOMs with accuracy.
• Coordinate to resolve shortages and discrepancies with inventory.
• Label, package, and trace kits clearly.
• Transport kits to WIP staging areas and lines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitting area.
• Assist in cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Communicate with production, planning, and warehouse teams.
• Identify material issues that could affect schedules.
• Follow safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

ERP/Scanner use

Lean manufacturing/JIT

Forklift license

Team player

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic fabrication equipment

Inventory systems

BOMs

Job description

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Weld Staging & Kitting

Full-Time Manual Labor Fairmount, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1704

At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage.

Every team member at Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. And that inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we're providing the best for our customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The WIP Kitting Technician is responsible for preparing and staging components, subassemblies, and materials for manufacturing in accordance with production schedules. This role ensures timely and accurate delivery of kits to the production floor, supports inventory control, and plays a critical role in maintaining workflow efficiency and minimizing production downtime.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage".

• Pull, organize, and stage components and subassemblies for production work orders
• Assemble kits based on bill of materials (BOM), ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with inventory control and material handlers to resolve shortages or discrepancies
• Label and package kits clearly for easy identification and traceability
• Transport kits to appropriate WIP staging areas or production lines
• Monitor and maintain kitting area cleanliness and organization
• Perform cycle counts and assist in inventory reconciliation as needed
• Communicate effectively with production, planning, and warehouse teams to meet scheduling demands
• Identify and elevate any material issues that could impact production schedules
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned..

YOUR EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or materials handling preferred
• Experience with basic fabrication equipment a plus
• Familiarity with inventory systems, work orders, and BOMs
• Basic computer skills and ability to use ERP systems or scanners
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Team player with good communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license
• Knowledge of ISO or quality standards a plus

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card
• Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances
• Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absence
• Employee assistance programs
• 401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Wellness & Engagement

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing

WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENT: On Site

SUPERVISES: N/A

SALARY GRADE: 11

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.