Sheet Metal Worker

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Thermal Care, part of the Piovan Group, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing.

Role

The metal fabrication position interprets mechanical drawings to determine the proper process or material used to fabricate a part using equipment such as a shear and brake press. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibility

Select appropriate type of sheet metal, such galvanized steel, copper, and stainless steel

Measure appropriate size of sheet metal

Cut sheet metal by hand or using power shears

Cut into shapes to be used in Pump Tank Systems

Interpret blueprints

Bend sheet metal to form shapes

Drill / punch holes in metal

Smooth over rough edges with file

Install components as needed in fabricated parts

Operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls to cut bend, block and form or straighten materials

Install assemblies in supportive framework

Use scribers, dividers, and squares to mark dimensions on materials

Inspect work and / or assemblies and installation for conformance to specifications

Requirements

• Experience with overhead cranes
• Experience with brake press operation, shear operation and using punch presses
• Position typically expects three (3) to five (5) years of direct/relevant experience
• Material Handling / Forklift operation experience
• Use of small hand and pneumatic hand tools
• Excellent math skills
• Must be detail-oriented
• Effective communication skills
• Must have a positive attitude and foster a continuous improvement environment
• Operate machinery safely in accordance with Thermal Care's safety policy

Piovan Group is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

Piovan Group offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

Piovan Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.


Salary Description


$23.00 - $26.00