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Pre-Expander (Assembler)

Thermosafe Technologies Inc

Beecher, IL 60401 • 8/20/2026

General , Skilled & Trades , Warehouse , Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Beecher, IL

Compensation:$18.54 an hour

Shift: 1st shift – overtime as needed

Position Summary

The Pre-Expander is responsible for injecting insulating foam into a variety of products, including polyethylene and fiberglass containers, cryogenic freezers, and CO2 storage tanks. This role follows company procedures and manufacturer recommendations to operate equipment safely and effectively while supporting quality, efficiency, and housekeeping standards in the production area.

Key Responsibilities

Safety is the #1 priority at all times.
• Follow company procedures and manufacturer recommendations for equipment operation.

• Make recommendations for procedural changes as needed.

• Recognize product defects, voids, or flaws and identify probable causes.

• Determine whether raw materials meet specifications through periodic quality checks.

• Monitor the foaming system and related equipment, including foam room temperature control, nitrogen pressure, and tank fill percentage.

• Immediately report actual or potential equipment, material, or process issues to supervisors.

• Maintain tools and equipment in optimum working conditions.

• Keep jigs and fixtures clean, waxed, and properly adjusted.

• Report needed jig or fixture repairs to the supervisor immediately.

• Thoroughly clean all fixtures before warehousing once a job is completed.

• Use shop supplies and materials efficiently, especially when conducting equipment ratio checks.

• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  • Qualifications
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions, correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and subordinate employees.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to use and accurately read a tape measure.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out oral, written, or drawn instructions involving multiple steps.
  • Ability to work through standardized situations with multiple potential variables.
  • Ability to stand regularly; walk, handle materials, and reach frequently; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
  • Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to work in an environment with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
  • Ability to wear face shield protection when injecting foam.

Preferred

  • Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience operating or supporting foaming systems and related equipment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Regular standing and walking are required. Employees frequently use hands and arms and may occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, speak, and hear. The position requires occasional lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels. Respiratory and hearing protection may be required based on work assignments.

ThermoSafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer