Crater - Wooden Crate Builder

API Heat Transfer; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement and培训

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Wooden Crate Builder to securely package heavy industrial radiators and related hardware for domestic and international transport. The role blends custom wood fabrication with light material handling and inventory tracking to ensure damage-free, on-time delivery to global clients.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, cut and assemble crates with hand and power tools, and apply internal bracing, moisture barriers, and labeling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years crate building or industrial carpentry experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with ISPM 15 packaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and packaging specs to determine crate dimensions and construction requirements.
• Build custom wooden crates using hand and power tools, ensuring structural integrity and safety compliance.
• Incorporate internal bracing, cushioning, and moisture barriers to protect equipment.
• Label crates with handling instructions, part numbers, and destination details.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to meet shipping schedules.
• Maintain inventory of crate-building materials and report shortages or defects.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Carpentry

Equipment handling

Tool operation

ISPM 15

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational carpentry training

Tools

Saws

Drills

Nail guns

Job description

Join API Heat Transfer, a leading manufacturer of industrial heat exchangers serving clients across oil and gas, power generation, and HVAC sectors. We are committed to precision, safety, and quality in every product we ship-and that starts with expert packaging.

Position Summary:

As a Wooden Crate Builder, you are one of the critical final stops in our production cycle. You will protect and secure our heavy-duty heavy industrial radiators, cooling solutions, and related hardware for safe domestic and international transport. This highly active, hands-on role combines custom wood fabrication with minor material handling and electronic inventory tracking to ensure our engineered thermal solutions reach our global clients damage-free and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints and packaging specifications to determine crate dimensions and construction requirements.
• Build custom wooden crates using hand and power tools, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
• Incorporate internal bracing, cushioning, and moisture barriers to protect sensitive equipment.
• Label crates with handling instructions, part numbers, and destination details.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to meet shipping schedules.
• Maintain inventory of crate-building materials and report shortages or defects.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in carpentry or industrial packaging preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in crate building or industrial carpentry, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Skilled in using saws, drills, nail guns, and other carpentry tools.
• Familiarity with packaging standards for heavy industrial equipment (e.g., ISPM 15 compliance).
• Physical ability to lift heavy materials and work in a warehouse setting.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement and training

What We Offer You:

• Opportunity to learn from and contribute to a global team
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at [phone] for assistance.