Wood Fabrication Technician / Crate Builder

Location: Sacramento, CA
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temp

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Wood Fabrication Technician / Crate Builder to join our warehouse team in Sacramento. This position focuses on building custom wooden crates, pallets, and shipping containers for industrial equipment, with additional responsibilities involving woodworking, assembly, packaging, quality inspections, and general material handling.

Candidates with experience in crate building, woodworking, carpentry, fabrication, construction, furniture assembly, or using hand and power tools are encouraged to apply.

If you have experience measuring, cutting, assembling, and working with wood materials in a shop, warehouse, or construction environment, we'd like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Build custom wooden crates, pallets, and shipping containers according to specifications
• Measure, cut, and assemble wood materials using hand and power tools
• Perform woodworking and fabrication tasks including fitting, fastening, sanding, and assembly
• Interpret work orders, drawings, and instructions to determine project requirements
• Package industrial products securely to prevent damage during transit
• Perform quality control inspections on completed crates and shipments
• Weigh, label, and prepare packages for shipping
• Inspect finished products and packaging to ensure they meet company standards
• Assist with loading, unloading, and general material handling duties
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in crate building, woodworking, carpentry, fabrication, or assembly preferred
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Ability to accurately measure, cut, and assemble materials
• Ability to read work orders, measurements, and follow instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

• Custom crate and pallet building
• Woodworking and carpentry
• Industrial packaging
• Material handling
• Shipping and receiving
• Construction or fabrication experience
• Quality inspection
• Warehouse operations
• Hand and power tool operation

Why Join Us?

• Full-time, steady Monday–Friday schedule
• Competitive starting pay of $19.00/hour
• Opportunity to work with a well-established industrial manufacturer
• Supportive team environment
• Potential for long-term employment and growth

Apply today if you have experience in woodworking, fabrication, carpentry, or crate building and are ready to bring your hands-on skills to a stable full-time position!

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