Assembler - 1st Shift

As an Assembler at Coperion in Kansas City, Missouri, you will be responsible for accurately assembling, inspecting, and preparing high-quality mechanical products for shipment. Your role supports efficient workflow, quality standards, and safety compliance, ensuring our customers receive reliable and precise equipment.

Shift/Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday, 5:00 am to 3:30 pm.

• Work Location: 4346 Clary Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64130

What You'll Do:

• Assemble, align, adjust, and fit mechanical equipment according to engineering drawings and specifications.

• Inspect and test valves and other components to ensure compliance with quality standards prior to shipment.

• Work with close tolerances and fits to meet engineering and operational requirements.

• Collaborate with supervisors and planning teams to ensure timely completion of assembly projects and maintain proper inventory levels.

• Train new employees on safe and efficient assembly methods, adhering to safety and PPE protocols.

Team:

• You will be part of Coperion's manufacturing team in Kansas City, working alongside skilled assemblers, technicians, and supervisors. Your contributions will help ensure the timely delivery of high-quality equipment, supporting our commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.

• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.

• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, taps, and gauges.

• Mechanically inclined with good attention to detail.

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., and comfortable with bending and kneeling.

• Knowledge of inspection techniques and safety regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with valves or similar mechanical components.

• Familiarity with testing procedures and quality assurance practices.

• Prior experience training or supervising new employees.

• Knowledge of inventory management practices.

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Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion's divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers.Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".