Machine Assembler

As an Machine Assembler at Shaffer Peerless, you will be responsible for assembling components such as mixers, sandwiching equipment, mixes & batter equipment, and product handling systems. Your role involves working with parts and assemblies that require careful fitting, trimming, and adjustment to close tolerances. You will use a variety of hand tools and demonstrate good dexterity and facility in handling challenging parts. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the production of high-quality equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Assemble industrial food equipment, including mixers, sandwiching, mixes & batter, and product handling systems, according to established procedures.

• Adjust, trim, and fit parts to close tolerances, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.

• Use a variety of hand tools to perform assembly tasks, demonstrating good dexterity and attention to detail.

• Make minor procedural decisions related to fitting and adjusting parts, always within established guidelines.

• Support quality standards by inspecting assembled components and ensuring conformance to specifications.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

• Support other manufacturing activities as needed to meet production schedules.

Team:

• You will be part of the manufacturing team at Shaffer Peerless, working alongside skilled assemblers, technicians, and supervisors. Your contributions will help ensure the timely production of high-quality food processing equipment, supporting our commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in mechanical assembly, using hand tools, and working with parts requiring close tolerances.

• Good dexterity and facility in handling challenging parts and assemblies.

• Ability to read and interpret assembly instructions, diagrams, and technical drawings.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure.

• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

• Ability to work effectively within established procedures and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in food equipment assembly or similar manufacturing environments.

• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical systems.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Commitment to safety and maintaining a clean, organized workspace

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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".