EMPLOYMENT AT TRION

Trion is a local manufacturer with a national and international reach. As the world’s leading maker of display hooks and a top national point-of-purchase and retail equipment manufacturer, we are the behind the scenes outfitting in any retail chain you visit.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays, personal and vacation time. Trion Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Immediate opportunity for a CNC/EDM Machinist in our toolroom. Position involves precision machining of tooling to be used in the production of our display hooks, metal stampings, and plastic extrusions using our horizontal and vertical CNC machines as well as EDM equipment.

    Education/Experience: Prior experience in a CNC or EDM machinist position or related technical training that includes machine programming. Must be versed in FANUC and HAAS controls. Preference would be given to those with Esprit programming software.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
     

    • Ability to follow departmental procedures
    • Knowledge of general machining processes
    • Programming and machine set-up knowledge
    • Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures
    • Ability to operate manual milling machines, grinders, lathes, and saws
    • Mechanical ability and blueprint reading
    • Organizational skills and strong interaction skills
    • Ability to interact as a team member and work with related departments

    Essential Duties:

    • Produce parts according to the job specifications and blueprints
    • Must check safety equipment on machinery prior to operation
    • Utilize proper personal protective equipment and adhere to safety regulations required in this area
    • Assist with repairs on CNC mills and EDM machines as required
    • Communicate status of parts being produced and quality control issues to the Tool Room Supervisor and/or Production Supervisors
    • Required to follow and comply with all Company Rules and Regulations within the Employee Handbook
  • Immediate opportunity for a Die Bench machinist in our toolroom. Position involves the assembly, hand-finishing, repair, troubleshooting and adjustment of progressive stamping dies and tooling. Work at a workbench using hand tools, grinders, and layout instruments to ensure die components meet exact specifications, supporting our production presses.

    Education/Experience: Prior experience in a machinist position and maintenance of progressive stamping dies.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    • Ability to follow departmental procedures.
    • Knowledge of milling and grinding.
    • Strong math ability and knowledge of measuring devices.
    • Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures.
    • Ability to operate milling machines, grinders, and saws.
    • Mechanical ability and blueprint reading.
    • Organizational skills and strong interaction skills.

    Essential Duties:

    • Assembly & Fitting: Assemble new progressive dies, fitting punches, strippers, and pilots, often working with tight tolerances.
    • Bench Work: Perform precise handwork, including filing, stoning, grinding, and polishing tool steel components to ensure proper operation.
    • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair malfunctioning dies, adjusting for feeding issues, material distortion, or misalignment.
    • Die Maintenance: Sharpen cutting edges and replace worn parts to maintain tool life.
    • Tool Calibration: Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and surface plates to verify die component dimensions.

    We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, 401K, profit sharing, paid holidays, personal and vacation time.

    Trion Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Join Trion’s sales Team as a Regional Sales Manager for the California / Western US Region. Sales candidates will be located within two hours of our Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania headquarters, with the requirement to travel to the prescribed region approximately 40 to 50% of the time, OR candidates may reside within California. Competitive base salary plus benefits package and bonus. Since 1965, Trion has been an industry leading manufacturer of retail display fixtures.
    Responsibilities:
    As a Regional Sales Manager you will be responsible for driving the growth of Trion products throughout your territory. You will focus primarily on developing new business and supporting prospective and existing customers, identifying their needs, and utilizing our competitive advantages to secure additional business. Relationship building is key. Primary target customers include corporate headquarters of regional retailers and point of purchase companies.

    • Developing and securing a pipeline of new opportunities by utilizing various methods such as cold calling, face to face meetings, trade knowledge, and networking.
    • Establishing new opportunities by testing products with target customers and assisting in their initial implementation.
    • Attending trade shows as required.
    • Working closely with your team of Trion sales coordinators and customer service personnel.
    • Building long-lasting relationships with customers based on the quality and reliability of our products coupled with your ability to partner with them for mutual success.
    • Maintaining expert knowledge of all industry trends and market intelligence.
    • Leveraging internal resources to support your efforts. Listen and resolve customer issues effectively. Sustaining effective daily communication and timely reporting.
    • Listen and resolve customer issues effectively.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
    • 5+ years of demonstrated outside sales representative experience – industry experience a plus.
    • A proven record of success driving sales.
    • Comfortable with regular travel (around 40 to 50%) to meet prospective and established customers.
    • Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills.
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle and Salesforce a plus.

    Why Trion?
    Trion has been a recognized leader in fixture manufacturing since 1965. This is a family owned company where employees commonly stay for twenty plus years. Trion’s focus on durable domestic production across product lines has established us as a market leader. Come join our family and experience how your success is reflected in your customer’s success!
    Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Trion is consistently recognized as the fixture manufacturing leader, delivering the highest quality domestic products on time, supported by industry-leading customer service.

  • Job Title: Welder Set-Up Mechanic
    Department: Welder Set-Up
    Reports To: Welder Set-Up Supervisor
    Payroll Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly Position

    Education/Experience: Prior experience in a mechanical or machine shop position.

    Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

    • Knowledge of machinery set-up and repairs.
    • Knowledge of machine shop processes.
    • Ability to read various measuring devices.
    • Strong Math ability and mechanical aptitude.
    • Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures.
    • Organizational skills and strong interaction skills.
    • Ability to interact as a team member and work with related departments.
    • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and twist, when job requires. Also use hand manipulation.
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds maximum. Lift assist available.
    • Ability to follow departmental procedures.
    • Ability to use a milling machine, horizontal grinder, lathe, pedestal grinder, automatic welders, hand-welders, presses, shuttles, and welding equipment.

    Essential Duties:

    • Employee is responsible to perform set-up work on the machinery as required to meet the production specifications and to perform troubleshooting.
    • Employee is responsible to check safety equipment on machinery prior to operation.
    • Employee is responsible to utilize proper personal protective equipment, and adhere to safety regulations required in this area.
    • Employee is responsible to complete TDR form, breakdowns and set-ups on a daily basis.
    • Employee is responsible to handle minor rework of fixtures as required.
    • Employee is responsible to communicate status of machinery problems and product quality control issues to the Welder Set-Up Supervisor and/or Shift Supervisor.
    • Employee is responsible to ensure that machinery set-ups meet the tolerance standards.
    • Employee is responsible to report extensive mechanical problems to the Welder Set-Up Mechanic.
    • Employee is responsible to educate machine operators on machinery shutdown procedures, in case of an emergency.
    • Employee is required to follow and comply with Company safety policies and procedures.

    Other Duties:

    • Employee is responsible to maintain their immediate work area, as well as common work areas.
    • Employee is responsible for any other assigned duties, as may be required.

Please fill out the form below & email your resumé to Employment@TrionOnline.com or deliver them to our location at 297 Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702.

Trion Industries, Inc.
297 Laird Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone: (570) 824-1000
Fax: 570-824-5308
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DAVID R. THALENFELD

Founder, 1919-2009

David R. Thalenfeld, known as “Bud” to family and friends, was a hardworking businessman, devoted family man, and the founder and inspirational leader of Trion Industries. His early business career included running a chain of 5 & dime stores in the New York City region, where he developed his concepts that led to the foundation of Trion Industries in 1965. Formed with two other partners, David eventually bought them out and relocated to Wilkes-Barre PA, where he taught his son John the family business. David was a board member and treasurer of POPAI (Point of Purchase Advertising International) and a founding member of WiFAB (The Wire Fabricators Manufacturers Association), which evolved into the present day PDMF Permanent Display Manufacturers Forum. He was inducted into the POPAI Hall of Fame and held over 88 patents for display innovations.

David served in the U.S. Army Air Corps 11th Bomb Squadron in China during the Second World War, then he attended classes at New School University. His favorite story (and something that is hung up around the Trion offices and factory) is at a business conference, when asked what he wanted to do, his immediate answer was, “I want to have the best factory in the world making what we make and I want to have a lot of fun creating it.”

JOHN S. THALENFELD

President & CEO, 1984-2024

Born in Queens, New York, in 1956, John Thalenfeld has worked his way up the ranks at Trion Industries, first in 1972 as a packer, to the current President and CEO. Being the son of David Thalenfeld, John learned first hand experience working in the family’s 5 & dime store as a child, and later working directly under his father at newly formed Trion.

After attending New York University and Wilkes College, John was a moving force behind relocating the factory to Wilkes Barre PA, and has advanced an environmental stewardship and community and employee engagement agenda unique to Trion.

John passed away unexpectedly in February 2024. All who knew him, his corporate endeavors, and years of involvement in community charitable efforts mourn this unfathomable loss. The corporation’s officers, management, and employees pledge to carry on with all of John’s undertakings in his absence. John would want us to continue serving our customers and our community to the best of our abilities.

SAM ROSTOCK

Chief Financial Officer

The CFO of Trion Industries, Sam Rostock, has an education from the University of Scranton, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting as well as a Master of Business Administration in Finance. Following graduation, Sam worked as a certified public accountant, a financial planner, and an educator. Sam enjoys golf and basketball, as well and historical research and woodworking.

JOE MILES

Director of Distribution & Logistics

The Director of Distribution & Logistics here at Trion has over 20 years experience in manufacturing, distribution, and customer service. His educational background includes the Breeden School of Welding, Penn State University for Business Administration and Logistics, and the Juran Institute for Total Quality Management.

He loves his wife, two sons, and friends, and is a PA football fan, rooting for Penn State and the Steelers. His personal mantra is “Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere as long as the policy you’ve decided upon is being carried out.” – Ronald Reagan.

BARBARA KLING

Barbara has been with Trion for many years and has extensive knowledge and expertise in her field.

TONY KADYSEWSKI

Director of Marketing Communications

As the Director of marketing Communications at Trion, Tony directs Trion advertising. A background in engineering, planning, network administration, electronic prepress, copywriting, and agency work, not to mention three degrees from Penn State, are all applied to Trion’s mass media involvements. Madly in love with his wife and devoted to his family, Tony’s life mantra is “Confront the universe with good intentions. It will reward those intentions. Just not in the way you expect.” – G’Kar, Babylon 5.

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MIKE GAGATEK

Quality Assurance Manager

Mike Gagatek, has 28 years of experience in machine shop and tool room management as well as extrusion, stamping, and wire-form machinery. Having acquired his engineering training from Luzerne County Community College, he is the perfect candidate for the Quality Assurance Manager. Loving all things machinery, Mike is an avid motorcyclist and enjoys motocross.

CRAIG WEISKERGER

Director of Sales & Marketing

Years of experience as an accomplished sales and marketing professional contributes to Craig Weiskerger’s position as Trion’s Director of Sales & Marketing. Since graduating from Bloomsburg University, his leadership has been enriched by highly successful roles spanning the salt, oil & gas, and manufacturing markets. Craig enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, listening to music, kayaking, and skiing.

“Surround yourself with good people. Remind yourself that there are more good people than bad people in the world, and we need to speak up.”” – Unknown

RICH WILDRICK

Director of Engineering

As the director of engineering, Rich’s education at Penn State in Mechanical Engineering as well as his 17+ years in machine and product design are invaluable. His experience ranges from design to sales, all focused on the fixtures for retail and POP industries. His school heritage remains, as Rich is an avid Penn State football fan, as well as a Penguin’s hockey fan. Rich also enjoys listening to music, spending time with his family, and riding motorcycles.

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