Non-Exempt
Similar Job Titles: Crater; Crater Assistant; Crater Trainee; Crater Apprentice; Crater/Carpenter; Crater 1; Crater 2; Crater 3; Lead Crater; Lead Crater 1; Lead Crater 2; Lead Crater 3, Crater Foreman, Crating Foreman
Position Summary:
Using lumber, wood, plywood, or other customer or job-specific material specifications, create, construct, erect, install, or repair suitable industrial crates for shipping or storage use. The Crater will use hand and/or powered hand tools or carpentry tools to accomplish crating requirements.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Measure and mark cutting lines on materials to be used for crating or warehousing purposes. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements and requirements.
• Assemble and fasten materials to construct crate framework.
• Erect scaffolding or ladders for structure assembly as needed or necessary.
• Remove, replace, or repair damaged, defective, or insufficient existing crates and moving/storage containers.
• Anchor or brace forms and structured materials using hand or powered hand tools.
• Apply shock-absorbing, stabilizing, or supporting wood or other materials necessary for the safe and thorough construction of crates and containers.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to use necessary hand and power tools safely and correctly.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, or other dimensional drawings.
• Perform mathematical calculations as necessary – this may include multiplication, division, fractions, percents, or geometry.
• Be detail oriented, able to take direction, and closely follow instruction.
• Visualize or predict the outcome of the job by using deductive and inductive reasoning.
525 2nd Ave. SW # 1630 541-704-2764 Office [email protected]
Albany, OR 97321 877-587-9955 E-fax meiindustrialsolutions.com
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and equipment including hand, power, and pneumatic tools. Must be able to read or use a tape measure, levels, calipers & gauges, and other tools or equipment as necessary.
• Willing to learn, know, and follow safety requirements, including the correct use of machine guarding, and Personal Protective Equipment.
Advanced Position Requirements (Crater 3, Lead Crater 1, 2, 3 or Crating Foreman):
• High School diploma or equivalent necessary; higher education preferred for advanced Crater positions.
• Three to five years of crating, carpentry, or directly relatable experience. Additional years’ experience preferred for advanced Crater positions.
• Ability to supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently.
• Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing, and employee relations or employment changes.
• Advanced use of or knowledge in blueprints, carpentry, weight-bearing concepts and using appropriate tools or materials for crating, shipping, or storage.
• Able to instruct, guide, and/or mentor others in safety protocol and standard practices.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This is very physical, hands-on work. A Crater must be able to perform General Physical Activities — activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials up to 50 pounds. Frequent use of hands and fingers with good hand/eye coordination. Occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors in all types of weather, and over uneven ground or terrain.
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Crater and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of this position, as necessary.
MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to use hand, power, and pneumatic tools safely and correctly
- Ability to read blueprints, sketches, or dimensional drawings
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations (multiplication, division, fractions, percents, geometry)
- Detail oriented, able to take direction and closely follow instruction
- Ability to visualize/predict job outcomes using deductive and inductive reasoning
- Ability to use precision measuring tools (tape measure, levels, calipers, gauges)
- Willingness to learn and follow safety requirements, machine guarding, and PPE use
- Three to five years of crating, carpentry, or directly relatable experience (advanced/lead positions)
- Ability to supervise the work of others and manage their time efficiently
- Knowledge of employee life-cycle processes including hiring/firing and employee relations (lead positions)
- Advanced knowledge of blueprints, carpentry, weight-bearing concepts, and appropriate crating materials (lead)
- Ability to instruct, guide, and mentor others in safety protocol and standard practices (lead)
What We Do
MEI Industrial Solutions formerly MEI Rigging & Crating, a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, is a leading national provider of end-to-end industrial solutions. MEI provides innovative and tailored solutions for your specific project. MEI services include rigging, machinery moving, industrial storage, millwrighting, crating and export packaging and specialized transportation. With execution capabilities across the lower 48 states, Canada, and Mexico, we deliver customized solutions designed to meet the unique demands of every project.
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