Crating Specialist — Hands-On Mechanical Assembly

VPG; Town of Poestenkill (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

FSA

401(k) with 4% match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

VPG in Poestenkill, NY seeks a Crating Specialist to build shipping crates and prepare equipment for domestic and international shipments. You will use assembly drawings, work instructions, and packaging specs to guide mechanical assembly and crating.

Responsibilities include finishing tasks such as painting, labeling, and final shipment prep, along with assisting with facility maintenance and workspace organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of hands-on mechanical, assembly, carpentry, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build shipping crates and prepare equipment for domestic and international shipment using drawings and specifications.
• Perform mechanical assembly of equipment, subassemblies, and fixtures per drawings and procedures.
• Finish tasks including painting, touch-up, cleaning, labeling, and final shipment prep.
• Assist with facility maintenance projects, workspace organization, and crating area upkeep.
• Support production, operational, and special project needs as required.

Skills

Read drawings

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Power tools

Manufacturing experience

Military experience a plus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

VPG in Poestenkill, NY seeks a Crating Specialist to build shipping crates and prepare equipment for domestic and international shipments. You will use assembly drawings, work instructions, and packaging specs to guide mechanical assembly and crating.

Responsibilities include finishing tasks such as painting, labeling, and final shipment prep, along with assisting with facility maintenance and workspace organization.