Production Worker

Who are we? Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Department: Manufacturing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Supervisor, Production
Job Setting: Onsite
Location: Franklin Park

What is the opportunity? Reporting to the Supervisor, Production, the Production Worker I will fabricate, build, assemble, and install various types of metal structure, products, and equipment for manufactured boiler products and pack according to specifications. 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!

• Follows work instructions, works under supervision, trains on one machine, basic product knowledge.
• Uses hand tools and measuring devices, reads tape measures, and screws metal together.
• General plumbing knowledge, able to operate the hoist, plumb fittings, and operate a torch under supervision.
• Drives/trained on a forklift, sands, masks, and cuts wood with supervision.
• Cleans with chemicals, pressure washes, and paints under supervision.
• Basic knowledge of metal thickness, grinding, shearing, hole punching, and minimal welding experience.
• Knows different sizes and gauges of metal.
• Operates sheet metal bending, shearing, and rolling machines to fabricate parts per drawings.
• May receive training on basic Plasma machine operation.
• Train on overhead crane
• Maintains clean and orderly workspace.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship or in-company training program required.
• Certification preferred.

• Ability to complete projects with accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work with hand tools and electrical testing equipment safely. Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics to understand product assignments.
• Utilize basic math skills in all units of measurement.
• Basic ability in reading and writing.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, drawing, or schedule form.
• Incorporate design changes into the project.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and consistent.
• Works well as a productive member of a team.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Managing one's own time effectively.
• Regular attendance is critical and required for this position.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear, and be able to tolerate repetitive motion during the full course of a scheduled shift.
• Must be able to lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds.
• Able to physically multitask.

This position regularly works in a typical warehouse environment, including being near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. Most of the time, the employee will spend in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold. Other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.

Steel toe shoes, earplugs, and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.

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

Vapor Power International, LLC and VPI Precision Boilers, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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.

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