Sheet Metal Worker

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