Department: Manufacturing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full - Time
Reports To: Supervisor, Production
Job Setting: Shop Floor
Location: Morristown
Who We Are - Thermon
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.
Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.
We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.
Located in Morristown, TN 45 minutes northeast of Knoxville, Precision Boilers manufactures industry-leading electric and fuel-fired hot water boilers and steam generators plus a wide range of accessories such as deaerators and blowdown tanks. Founded in 1946, Precision Boilers' first product was the sump pump. Over the years the company has continued to grow and add new products including the industry recognized High Voltage Jet (HVJ) Electrode Boiler. As a leading employer in the Morristown area, the company maintains a state-of-the-art facility with a well-trained and stable workforce.
What is the opportunity?
Reporting to the Supervisor, Production, your Plumbing expertise in assembling industrial boilers typically involves assembling, fitting, and installing piping systems, valves, and related components to ensure proper water, steam, and gas flow within the boiler system. Enjoy respect and recognition for your contributions as we continue to improve manufacturing capability and capacity!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.
- Cutting, threading, and bending pipes
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Reading and interpreting blueprints and piping schematics
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Assembling and installing pressure-tested piping systems
- Working with various pipe materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper
- Ensuring compliance with ASME and other industry codes
- Collaborating with welders and electricians to complete system installations
- Follows work instructions and safety guidelines under supervision.
- Assists with basic pipefitting tasks, including measuring and marking pipe layouts.
- Gains familiarity with different types of pipes and fittings used in industrial boiler assembly.
- Supports experienced plumbers by preparing materials, tools, and work areas.
- Learns basic cutting, threading, and assembly techniques.
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Works under close supervision to ensure proper alignment and fit-up of piping systems.
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:
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General plumbing knowledge
- High School Diploma or GED.
One year certificate from college or technical school or a minimum of one year related experience, or 6 month with the department
Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to read and comprehend schematics and blueprints (drawings).
- Utilize calculators and basic math skills in all units of measure.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, schematic diagram, drawing, or schedule form.
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Identify plumbing/welding symbols.
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Ability to transfer information from drawings / wiring schematics to the project.
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Incorporate any design changes into the project
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Attendance – Regular attendance is critical and required for this position.
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Active Listening - 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.
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
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The candidate must be willing to work independently after proper training.
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Ability to work in fast paced environment
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Must be a team player, accountable, and dependable
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Possesses a strong sense of ethics and integrity. (Thermon 3C's)
Physical Demands:
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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.
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Able to physically multitask.
Work Environment:
Most of his/her time, the employee will spend time in the plant with moderate exposure to noise, heat, and cold environment, other physical requirements include walking, bending, hand dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 20 pounds. Steel toe shoes, earplugs and safety glasses are always required while on the production floor.
Benefits:
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Bonus eligibility.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision.
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Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
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401k with Company Match.
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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.
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1,440+ employees in more than 15 countries
- Sales to 85+ countries worldwide
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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/
