Panel Fabricator

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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!

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

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Bonus eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 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 provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment…