We are seeking a skilled and dependable Crate Builder / Industrial Painter to support our manufacturing and equipment operations. This position has split responsibilities between the construction of custom wooden shipping crates and packaging structures in a wood shop and the preparation and application of two-part epoxy coatings to various metal components in an industrial paint booth.
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working with both woodworking tools and industrial painting equipment. The position requires the ability to follow drawings, work instructions, coating specifications, and quality requirements while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Wood Shop / Crate Building
- Construct custom wooden shipping crates, skids, pallets, platforms, and protective packaging structures for industrial equipment and components.
- Read and interpret basic drawings, dimensions, work instructions, and packaging requirements.
- Measure, mark, cut, assemble, and fasten lumber and sheet materials using hand and power tools.
- Operate woodworking equipment such as table saws, miter saws, circular saws, drills, nail guns, and other shop equipment as required.
- Select appropriate lumber, fasteners, blocking, bracing, and protective materials based on the size, weight, and configuration of equipment being packaged.
- Build crates capable of safely supporting and protecting equipment during handling, transportation, and storage.
- Install blocking, bracing, cushioning, and other protective materials as required.
- Inspect completed crates and packaging for structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Safely move and position materials and completed crates using appropriate material-handling equipment.
Industrial Painting / Paint Booth
- Prepare metal components for coating through cleaning, masking, sanding, grinding, abrasive preparation, or other approved surface-preparation methods.
- Mix and apply two-part epoxy paint/coatings in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company procedures.
- Operate paint spray guns and related paint-booth equipment.
- Adjust spray-gun settings, air pressure, material flow, and application techniques to achieve the required finish.
- Apply coatings to various metal components, fabricated assemblies, machinery, and equipment.
- Properly mask surfaces, openings, machined areas, threads, identification plates, and other areas that must remain unpainted.
- Monitor coating application for proper coverage, thickness, appearance, adhesion, and overall finish quality.
- Perform visual inspections of painted components and identify defects such as runs, sags, orange peel, dry spray, insufficient coverage, contamination, or other coating irregularities.
- Perform touch-up and corrective work when required.
- Properly clean and maintain spray guns, hoses, pumps, paint-booth equipment, and related tools.
- Handle paints, solvents, hardeners, and other coating materials in accordance with applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures.
- Properly dispose of paint-related waste and maintain housekeeping within the paint area.
