Welder

Welder Position

As a welder, you'll play an important role in producing durable, high-quality equipment that supports industrial manufacturing worldwide. You'll join Coperion, a Hillenbrand company, at our Sabetha, Kansas facility, where disciplined execution and attention to detail drive daily work. We design and manufacture processing equipment and systems used across a range of industries that rely on safe, reliable material handling and processing. Your work will contribute to operational excellence, long-term product performance, and sustainable growth through consistent, standards-based welding practices.

Location: Sabetha, Kansas Shift: 1st shift (4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., or 6:00 a.m. start times) Schedule: 45-hour work week

What You'll Do:

• Perform welding, fitting, setup, and layout of raw and formed metal using established procedures to produce finished components that meet specifications.
• Weld common metals and alloys of varying sizes and thicknesses to drawings, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Clean, grind, and finish welds using appropriate tools and methods to achieve required appearance and performance.
• Inspect welds for quality, identify defects, and complete repairs to ensure structural integrity and compliance.
• Perform basic maintenance and care of welding equipment and workstations to support safe, efficient operations.
• Follow work instructions, safety guidelines, and standard processes to deliver consistent, repeatable results.
• Collaborate with teammates on shared tasks and continuous improvement efforts within the manufacturing area.

Team:

• You'll work as part of a collaborative manufacturing team where you'll coordinate daily work, share knowledge, and support a respectful, inclusive environment. Your contributions will help the team meet production goals and support Coperion's success within Hillenbrand.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, drawings, and technical instructions.
• Working knowledge of welding tools, equipment, and standard safety practices.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to measurements and layouts.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work that meets defined standards.
• Ability to follow established procedures, accept guidance, and learn new tasks as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a production-focused, team-based environment.

Who we are:

Coperion 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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".