Welder
Job Description
Job Detail
- Shift: 5am – 3:30pm Monday through Thursday (10 hr Shift)
What You’ll Do
Use MIG and TIG welding techniques to construct stainless steel parts and support structures, including full hoppers and related components - Finalize fit-up and welding of parts after laser cutting and braking processes, ensuring proper alignment and quality
- Perform grinding, polishing, and finishing to achieve smooth, high-quality surfaces
- Operate forklifts to move pallets of parts and finished hoppers safely and efficiently
- Recognize and maintain a strong safety culture, adhering to all safety protocols and procedures
- Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills throughout the build process to address challenges and ensure quality outcomes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and productivity
- Support other fabrication and assembly duties as needed to meet production schedules
Team
You will be part of Coperion’s manufacturing team in Kansas City, working alongside skilled welders, fabricators, and assembly personnel- Your contributions will help produce reliable, high-quality ingredient automation systems that support our global customer base
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; formal trades training or at least two years of related experience preferred- Demonstrated proficiency in TIG and MIG welding
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, safety instructions, and technical manuals
- Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts to work tasks
- Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables
- Must be able to read weld symbols accurately
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders safely
- Ability to stand for up to 4 hours without formal breaks
- Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment
- Must pass background check, drug test, and provide proof of legal authorization to work in the U
- S
- Ability to work in a loud environment with fumes or airborne particles
Preferred Qualifications
Welding certification (certified welder) is a plus- Experience in grinding and fabrication
- Experience operating overhead cranes (training available)
- Experience driving forklifts (training available)
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
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