Mechanical Assembler
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. Coperion scores B on the Alion truth index.
As a Mechanical Assembler, you’ll help build industrial equipment that customers count on to keep their operations running. You’ll work on-site in Whitewater, Wisconsin, at Coperion FHN, a Hillenbrand company. We design and manufacture feeding and material handling equipment that measures and moves material used in manufacturing. Your work will support safe operations, steady production, and long-term growth by helping deliver equipment that works the right way, every day.
Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Schedule: On-site
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Assemble mechanical parts and subassemblies by following written instructions, pictures, and basic drawings so equipment is built correctly.
Use hand tools and power tools safely to put parts together according to work instructions.
Line up, fit, and fasten parts in the correct order and direction to meet build requirements.
Perform simple quality checks, such as visual inspections and basic function checks, to make sure work meets standards.
Record work completed and parts used in required paperwork or systems to support accurate tracking.
Identify missing parts, damaged materials, or problems and report them using site procedures.
Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe by following safety rules, wearing required protective equipment, and practicing good housekeeping.
TEAM:
You’ll work alongside other manufacturing team members to keep work moving safely, share information, and support a respectful workplace where everyone feels included and can contribute to shared goals.
THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:
High school diploma, General Educational Development certificate, or equivalent work experience.
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, production, or hands-on mechanical work, or training that prepares you for this type of role.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, pictures, and basic drawings.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, or willingness to learn.
Attention to detail and ability to assemble parts correctly by checking fit and alignment.
Ability to notice issues and speak up when something doesn’t look right.
Ability to complete basic paperwork or computer entries related to your work.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting parts with or without help.
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Who we are:
Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) 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.
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 [email protected] . 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".