We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists thermoformers in the operation of equipment and processing forms. Manually trimming sharp edges on robot cut materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to follow detailed procedures and instructions. Manually handle thermoformed parts. Use a deburring tool to trim forms. Apply decals, labels and UPC tags to formed parts according to engineering drawing or shop instructions. Apply hinges to formed parts according to engineering drawing or shop instructions. Group process scrap and apply tag with proper identification information. Inspect parts to ensure they meets quality standards; notify Production Supervisor of any defects. Pack finished goods according to engineering drawing or shop instructions. Know emergency procedures. Follow Company policy regarding the use of PPE. Other functions as required and assigned by the Production Supervisor or Team Lead.

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  The process, duties, and physical expectations are subject to change as product forms change or are added. This job description does not state that these are only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Must be able to complete assigned tasks delegated by the Production Management/Supervisor.

RECOMMENDED POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Have 1 year prior experience in a manufacturing environment. English; Spanish helpful. Ability to use power and hand tools. Good understanding of quality control principles.

at any time as required and does not in any way constitute an employment contract.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School graduate or equivalent in training or experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear. Defined below:

Standard of 8 hours shift (on occasion longer shifts). Regular attendance is required with few unscheduled absences. Standing and walking throughout the shift. Lifting/carrying of up to 40 lbs. Use of both hands as necessary. Tools may include deburring tool, drill and hand tools. Push/pull up to 40 lbs. Reaching above and below shoulders is required. Operating equipment. Sweeping/mopping of areas as necessary-important to keep work area clean to comply with safe work practices and expectations.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and elevated areas. The employee is frequently exposed to dust and extreme hot temperature areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SAFETY AND SECURITY:

Observes safety and security procedures, i.e. SDS. PPE, LOTO, Emergency Evacuations, Building Security; Reports potentially unsafe conditions and/or injuries: near miss/incidents/accidents; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Thule, Inc. requires you to complete an on-line application for any of our job openings. In the event you have a disability in which you are unable to complete the on-line application, please call 1-800-725-6562 for assistance.

About Thule Group

Thule Group is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified. — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport&Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, as well as roof top tents mounted on cars), Active with Kids (strollers, bike trailers and child bike seats), RV Products (awnings, bike racks and tents for RVs and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage (hiking backpacks, luggage and camera bags).

Thule Group has about 3,300 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 140 markets and in 2021, sales amounted to SEK 10.4 billion.

www.thulegroup.com

Type of employment: permanent position | Contract type: unknown | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: | City: Forest Park, IL | County: Illinois | Country: United States | Reference number: 2023/12 | Published: 2023-03-27 | Last application date: 2023-05-31