Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Dupo, IL — on-site in our manufacturing facility

Schedule: Day shift, Monday through Friday (overtime as needed)

Job Purpose: Build, finish, and test PRI equipment from welded components to a shippable system — assembling piping, valves, pumps, and mechanical equipment; installing wiring and electrical components; insulating and finishing with sheet metal; and preparing completed systems for shipment, all according to blueprints, wiring diagrams, and PRI quality standards.

Compensation: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour, based on experience

Job Definition:

PRI designs and manufactures solvent recycling, parts and container washing, filling and dispensing, and plastic recycling systems, as well as biowaste treatment systems such as effluent decontamination systems, tissue digesters, and autoclaves. The Mechanical Assembler / Finisher turns welded frames, vessels, and piping spools into complete, working systems. Working from blueprints, piping and wiring diagrams, and engineering orders, the assembler lays out and mounts equipment; installs and connects piping, valves, pumps, gearboxes, mixers, condensers, and other components; runs conduit and wiring and mounts electrical components; insulates pipes and vessels and installs sheet metal finish work; and performs pressure, leak, and functional tests. The assembler also prepares finished systems for shipment and helps build crates and skids. The work is hands-on and varied, sometimes repetitive, and requires good hand-eye coordination, hand strength, mechanical aptitude, and pride in a clean, professional finished product.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance through United Healthcare, effective the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period. PRI reimburses the balance of the deductible above the employee’s portion ($750 per person / $1,500 per family maximum).
• Dental insurance and vision insurance available.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match — 100% of the first 3% you contribute plus 50% of the next 2%, for a 4% maximum match. Safe Harbor plan administered through Lincoln Financial, with all matching contributions immediately vested. An on-site financial advisor is available roughly four times a year.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to one times your annual pay, with voluntary supplemental coverage available for you and your family.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) administered through Paylocity — set aside pre-tax dollars up to the annual IRS maximum for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.
• Paid vacation and paid personal days, plus seven paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for job-related training and education.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for you and your household.
• Employee referral program — $500 for each eligible candidate you refer who is hired.
• Free on-site parking.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Mechanical Assembly & Piping

• Read and interpret blueprints, piping diagrams, assembly drawings, engineering orders, and written work instructions.
• Lay out equipment mounting arrangements per drawings; drill and tap holes using hand and power tools.
• Set up, align, and assemble valves, piping spools, tubing, and structural components using jacks, clamps, squares, levels, plumb lines, and tape measures.
• Install and assemble pumps, gearboxes, motors, mixers, condensers, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Make up flanged, threaded, compression, and sanitary (tri-clamp) connections with the correct gaskets and fittings, tightening to specified torque values.
• Cut, thread, bend, and form pipe and tubing using saws, pipe threaders, and mechanical and hydraulic benders.
• Use overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging to safely position heavy components.

Electrical Assembly

• Install and assemble conduit, cable tray, wiring, and electrical components according to blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Cut, strip, terminate, and label wire and cable to connect circuits, instruments, and subassemblies.
• Mount breakers, relays, contactors, bus bars, transformers, terminal blocks, and other electrical equipment as needed.
• Follow NEC, UL, and customer-specified international electrical standards as directed by Engineering.

Insulation & Finishing

• Insulate pipes, vessels, and equipment, and install protective jacketing.
• Fabricate, fit, and install sheet metal panels, covers, guards, and finish work for a clean, professional appearance.
• Install nameplates, labels, and safety signage; perform final cleanup and touch-up of finished equipment.

Testing, Quality & Shipping Preparation

• Perform pressure, leak, and functional tests on completed assemblies following written test procedures, and record results.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct assembly issues; report design or parts problems to the Shop Manager and Engineering.
• Complete assembly checklists, travelers, and punch lists accurately, and support customer and factory acceptance testing as needed.
• Prepare finished equipment for shipment, including draining, securing loose items, partial disassembly where required, and building wooden crates and skids.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Know and practice safe work practices, including proper use of tools and PPE, fall protection, lockout/tagout, and confined space entry procedures.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe, and take care of tools and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager, including helping in other areas of the shop as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability; able to work through problems systematically and put solutions in place in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail and pride in a clean, professional finished product.
• Good hand-eye coordination and hand strength.
• Organized and self-disciplined, with good housekeeping habits.
• Flexibility to shift between jobs and work in any area of the shop as needed.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and personal responsibility for safety on the job.
• Excellent attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Team-player mentality and the ability to work independently once trained.

Knowledge of:

• Reading blueprints, assembly drawings, and piping diagrams; wiring schematics strongly desired.
• Basic plumbing and pipefitting, including threaded, flanged, and compression connections.
• Hand and power tools, measuring tools, and torque wrenches.
• Basic electrical assembly, including conduit, wiring, and terminations; NEC and UL familiarity a plus.
• Sheet metal finishing and pipe and vessel insulation a plus.
• Pumps, valves, gearboxes, motors, and other industrial process equipment a plus.

Ability to:

• Read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, test procedures, and engineering orders.
• Use high school level math for measurements, layout, and calculations.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts (PRI provides training and certification).
• Work safely with cleaners, oils, fuels, and solvents.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding and work at heights using fall protection.

Scope of Interface

• Shop Manager
• Welders and fabrication team
• Electrical team
• Engineering
• Quality
• Receiving and Inventory
• Shipping
• Field Service and Customer Service

Physical Requirements

• This is an on-site position working on the shop floor at our Dupo, IL facility.
• Standing for extended periods, with frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, and working on top of equipment, with good body agility.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted; heavier items moved with cranes, forklifts, or other mechanical aids.
• Pushing and pulling parts, carts, and equipment with steady force.
• Repetitive hand and arm motion, and use of hand and power tools for extended periods.
• Exposure to shop noise, cleaners, oils, solvents, and insulation materials, and to seasonal heat and cold.
• Wearing required PPE, including safety glasses, safety-toe footwear, gloves, and hearing protection.

Education and Training:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Two-year technical or trade school (mechanical, industrial maintenance, electrical, or HVAC/plumbing) preferred.

Experience: 1 to 3 years of mechanical or electromechanical assembly, machine building, pipefitting, or industrial maintenance experience preferred. Experience with sheet metal and insulation is helpful.

Training: PRI provides on-the-job training on our equipment, assembly and test procedures, and crane and forklift operation.

Job Posting Summary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $26.00 per hour, based on experience

Work Location: In person — 700 Industrial Drive, Dupo, IL 62239

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program
• Free parking

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime as needed

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.