Panel Fabricator I

Company: Thermon
Location: Franklin Park
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Panel Fabricator I Department: Manufacturing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Operations Manager Job Setting : Onsite Location: Franklin Park Who are we? 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, their products serve a broad range of markets from food processing to petrochemical applications. Founded in the early 1900's, 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. What is the opportunity? Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Panel Fabricator I will layout and assemble control panels and wire panel to devices to 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! ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned. Assemble and wire control cabinet panels and wire entire machine/system and will provide electrical support for debugging operations. Interpret schematics, Bill of Materials, drawings, and manufacturer guidelines to achieve the desired results. Any or all "General Laborer" duties as required, reading, interpreting basic electrical symbols, electrical procedures, set up and operation of electrical equipment. Layout and assemble electrical components to back panel and control cabinet panels. Wire all electrical components on machinery. Proficient in use of hand and power tools, soldering irons, bending of conduit, mechanical and electronic test equipment to verify product standards. Interface with Machine Builders to accomplish goals. General cleanliness of work area Must be willing to work overtime and adjusted schedules. 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. Education and Experience: Minimum of five years' experience wiring machinery or equivalent experience. High School Diploma or GED is required. Applicable Electronics or Technical Degree a plus. Skills and Abilities: Regular attendance is critical and required for this position. Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Talking to others to convey information effectively. Managing one's own time effectively. Ability to read and comprehend schematics and blueprints (drawings). Utilize basic math skills in all units of measurement. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, schematic diagram, drawing, or schedule form. Identify electrical/wiring symbols. Ability to transfer information from drawings / wiring schematics to the project. Incorporate any design changes into the project. Strong communication skills. Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing or walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate all areas in the facility. Must be able to quickly traverse manufacturing areas. Must be able to stand, bend, crawl, stretch, lay, and squat in order to maintain equipment. Work Environment: This position must perform tasks that involve some office exposure sitting behind a desk performing tasks on a computer. Most of their time, the employee will spend time in the plant with low to moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, 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. Benefits: Bonus eligibility. Medical, Dental, and Vision. 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 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. 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. 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/

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