Crating and Packaging Specialist
About this role
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!
Company at a glance
API Heat Transfer is a leading global provider of heat transfer solutions, recognized for delivering innovative, energy-efficient equipment for more than 140 years. Our engineering expertise, broad technology portfolio, and commitment to customer success have established us as a trusted partner across virtually every industry.
Our family of industry-leading brands enables us to deliver comprehensive heat transfer technologies for a wide range of applications:
- Basco – Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and Gland Steam Surface Condensers
- Schmidt – Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers
- General ThermoDynamics – Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Solutions
- Airtech – Radiators and Charge Air Coolers
- Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) – Fluid Power-Related Heat Exchangers
Together, these brands allow API Heat Transfer to provide one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of heat transfer technologies, serving customers across diverse markets worldwide.
Our reputation is strengthened by a global network of manufacturing facilities and more than 1,600 employees dedicated to providing exceptional sales, service, and technical support. This customer-focused approach is ingrained in our culture and has enabled us to support customers around the world. When you partner with API Heat Transfer, you’ll experience the performance, expertise, and reliability that set us apart.
With a broad product portfolio and expertise spanning multiple heat transfer technologies, we deliver complete thermal solutions for virtually every application and industry. Our team of engineering experts combines decades of real-world experience with a deep understanding of complex thermal challenges to develop reliable, high-performance solutions. From standard products to fully customized systems, we provide the engineering partnership and product quality our customers depend on with confidence.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Training opportunities
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