Assembler

Shift 1 (United States of America)

As an Assembler, you'll support the build and shipment of industrial processing equipment at Coperion Food, Health and Nutrition, a Hillenbrand company, in Sabetha, Kansas. We design and manufacture equipment and systems used to safely and efficiently process food, health, and nutrition products for customers around the world. Your work will contribute to disciplined execution on the manufacturing floor, consistent product quality, and dependable delivery. You'll build practical skills while supporting long-term operational excellence and sustainable growth.

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:

• Assemble equipment by reading and following blueprints and technical instructions to meet quality and safety standards.

• Install and secure components using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and air-driven tools to complete assemblies and subassemblies.

• Perform related assembly activities, including attaching decals, completing minor paint touchups, testing equipment, and installing plumbing and electrical controls.

• Package finished equipment by securing, tagging, and attaching loose hardware to ensure safe and complete shipments.

• Prepare packing lists and shipping logs, documenting shortages or issues to support accurate records.

• Load packaged equipment onto trucks and coordinate shipments with carriers and customers to support on-time delivery.

• Build skids and crates and determine appropriate sizes to protect equipment and optimize trailer space.

TEAM:

• You'll work alongside assemblers, material handlers, and operations partners in a safety-focused, inclusive environment where collaboration, respect, and shared accountability support Coperion Food, Health and Nutrition's success and Hillenbrand's long-term goals.

THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical documentation.

• Basic math skills to support measurements, counts, and calculations.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and air-driven tools in a manufacturing environment.

• Willingness and ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks, with training provided as needed.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.

• Ability to follow guidance, learn new tasks, and adapt to changing production needs.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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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".