As a Mechanical Assembler, you will help build industrial process equipment that customers depend on to keep production moving. You will work on-site in Whitewater, Wisconsin, at Coperion, a Hillenbrand company. We design and manufacture feeding and material handling solutions that accurately measure and move material into manufacturing systems. Your work supports safe operations, consistent output, and long-term growth by helping deliver dependable equipment that performs the right way, every day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Assemble feeder equipment, parts, and subassemblies by following work instructions, drawings, routings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Use hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and pneumatic tools safely to complete mechanical assembly work to specification.
- Fit, align, and fasten components in the correct orientation and sequence, and verify builds match instructions and drawings.
- Complete basic in-process quality checks, including visual checks, simple functional checks, and torque verification when required.
- Record work completed, parts used, and quality checks in required paperwork or systems to support traceability and disciplined execution.
- Identify issues such as missing parts, damaged materials, or out-of-spec conditions, and follow site steps to tag, separate, and report concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation by following personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, housekeeping standards, and 5S practices.
TEAM:
- You will work side-by-side with manufacturing associates to keep work flowing safely, share timely information, and support a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. Your attention to quality and collaboration helps Coperion deliver on customer commitments and strengthens Hillenbrand's overall performance.
THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:
- High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent practical experience.
- Hands-on experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, or production work, or vocational training that prepares you for industrial equipment assembly.
- Ability to read and follow written work instructions, pictures, and basic drawings with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, and learn site-specific fixtures, gauges, and torque methods.
- Ability to build to specification by checking alignment, orientation, fastener torque (when required), and basic functional outcomes.
- Ability to recognise problems, use sound judgement, and escalate concerns through established quality and material control processes.
- Ability to complete basic documentation for builds, inspections, and material tracking to support traceability.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for long periods, bending, reaching, and lifting or moving parts with or without assistance.
Who we are: Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in compounding and extrusion systems, size reduction, washing, separating, drying, agglomeration, feeding, weighing, material handling and pneumatic conveying systems, as well as milling, mixing, thermal processing, dust collection and other services. Coperion develops, produces, and services plants, machinery, and components for the plastics and plastics recycling, chemical, battery, minerals, food and pharmaceutical industries. Coperion employs more than 5,000 people in its three divisions, Performance Materials, Food, Health & Nutrition, and Aftermarket Sales & Service - at over 50 sales and service locations worldwide. Coperion is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.www.hillenbrand.com Hillenbrand 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".
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Coperion Corporate
Apr 27, 2026