Crater
Summary
Builds wooden crates and packaging for large/odd-shaped products using hand and power tools, following blueprints and shipping specs; operates machinery like saws, nail guns, and forklifts.
Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Fabricates wooden crates or boxes, using woodworking hand tools and powered tools, and packs such items as machinery, , or other large or odd-shaped products.
- Reads blueprints, shipping notices, and other specifications, and inspects product to determine size and shape of container, materials to be used, and types of supports and braces to be used.
- Lays out dimensions on materials with ruler, measuring tape, and pencil.
- Saws materials to size, using handsaws and powered saws.
- Assembles materials, using nailing or stapling machine, screws, bolts, glue, and hand tools.
- Places product in container, manually or using hoist.
- Bolts heavy pieces to bottom of container or skid.
- Wraps and pads product with excelsior, paper or other packing materials
- Builds crate around large or odd-shaped articles.
- Nails cover on crate.
- Wraps and tightens metal bands around crate, using banding equipment.
- Attaches identification labels or stencils containing such information as shipping destination, weight, and type of product contained on crate.
- Repairs broken crates.
- May count items to be packed to ensure compliance with shipping orders.
- May weigh loaded crate.
- May move container to shipping area, and move lumber, paper, and other wrapping supplies to crating area, using hand or industrial truck.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to read tape measure
- Experience with electrical saws (Panel saw, Jigsaw, & Miter saw)
- Experience with Pneumatic nail and staple guns
- Fork lift experience
- Overhead crane experience
- Able to lift over 50 LBS
- Good teamwork
- Framing experience can be applied
- Skilled carpenters/ Cabinet makers
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to go up and down stairs.
- Must be able to communicate effectively.
- Must be able to operate a Computer, telephone and other office equipment.
- Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in company duties.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.