Also called: Stockroom Technician, Kitting Specialist
Gathers and tracks the exact parts and tools technicians need for each step of building a rocket or spacecraft.
You pull bolts, sealants, and electronic boxes from controlled storage, check serial numbers, and deliver complete kits to the floor. It's an entry door into space companies that often leads to technician jobs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Automated parts storage and tracking take over kitting; fewer handlers per factory.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to rocket and satellite factories for kitting or materials handler jobs
Classes: Algebra, Computer science, Shop class, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-5071.
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