Panel Fabricator I

Thermon; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Panel Fabricator I in Franklin Park, IL. The role involves layout and assembly of control panels, requiring five years of experience in wiring machinery and a High School Diploma or GED. Join a team dedicated to delivering best-in-class energy solutions with opportunities for growth and learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience wiring machinery or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Applicable Electronics or Technical Degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control cabinet panels.
• Interpret schematics and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Active listening

Time management

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electronics or Technical Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Soldering irons

Job description

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Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Panel Fabricator I will layout and assemble control panels and wire panels and devices for our industrial, commercial, and complete line of products. Grow with us as our customers look to us for larger and more complex product solutions. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to provide our customers with best-in-class energy solutions!

Who we are

Located in Franklin Park, IL a few minutes northwest of Chicago, Vapor Power International, LLC is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of steam generators and thermal fluid heaters. Custom engineered-to-order, our products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900s, Vapor Power has grown from a small supplier of heating products for the railroad industry to one of the most regarded suppliers of specialty equipment for steam generation and process heating.

Department and setting

Department: Manufacturing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Operations Manager
Job Setting: Onsite
Location: Franklin Park

What is the opportunity

As a Panel Fabricator I, you will layout and assemble control panels and wire panels to devices across our product lines. You will work with customers to deliver larger, more complex solutions and contribute to a team focused on best-in-class energy solutions.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control cabinet panels and wire entire machine/system; provide electrical support for debugging operations.
• Interpret schematics, Bills of Materials, drawings, and manufacturer guidelines to achieve the desired results.
• Perform general labor duties as required, reading and interpreting basic electrical symbols, procedures, setup and operation of electrical equipment.
• Layout and assemble electrical components to back panels and control cabinets.
• Wire all electrical components on machinery.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools, soldering irons, bending conduit, mechanical and electronic test equipment to verify product standards.
• Interface with Machine Builders to accomplish goals.
• Maintain general cleanliness of work area.
• Willingness to work overtime and adjusted schedules.

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks; employees may be required to perform additional related duties as assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five years' experience wiring machinery or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Applicable Electronics or Technical Degree a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Regular attendance is critical and required for this position.
• Active listening, thoughtful communication, and effective information conveyance.
• Managing time effectively and reading/comprehending schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to interpret various instructions and symbols; transfer information from drawings to the project; incorporate design changes.
• Strong communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; or standing/walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; able to access all areas of the facility and traverse manufacturing areas.
• Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat to maintain equipment.

Work Environment

Time is spent both in office settings and in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold. Walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds required. Steel toe shoes, earplugs, and safety glasses are always required on the production floor.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. OPT or H1B Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this opportunity.

Vapor Power International and Precision Boilers are subsidiaries of Thermon.

Thermon is a global organization that serves the energy, power generation, chemical, food and beverage, commercial, rail and transit and other industries to provide innovative solutions for heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. We specialize in complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. We care for the environment, and we are a leader in safety performance.

Company highlights

• 1,440+ employees in more than 15 countries
• Sales to 85+ countries worldwide
• Over 100 independent sales agents and distributors
• Manufacturing facilities in US, Europe, Canada, India, and now in Tennessee and Illinois

For more information about Thermon, please visit: https://thermon.com/