Assembly Lead – Operations

Hillenbrand

Assembly Lead ensuring precision in assembling and shipping industrial equipment at Coperion. Collaborate with teams to maintain quality, safety, and performance in manufacturing operations.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeSabetha • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assemble equipment by interpreting blueprints and technical instructions to meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
Complete installation and finishing work, including plumbing, electrical controls, timing devices, guards, belts, chains, decals, and minor paint touch-ups, to deliver shipment-ready equipment.
Test assembled equipment and address issues using defined procedures and sound judgment to ensure reliable operation.
Package finished products by securing, tagging, and attaching loose hardware to protect equipment during transport.
Prepare packing lists and maintain shipping logs, noting shortages or discrepancies to support accurate records and on-time delivery.
Build skids and crates, calculating sizes for individual units and full shipments to maximize truck utilization.
Load packaged equipment, operate material-handling equipment, and coordinate with carriers and customers to support efficient outbound shipping.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hands-on experience assembling industrial or mechanical equipment in a manufacturing or operations environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical instructions.
Skill using hand tools, air-driven tools, and electrical tools common to equipment assembly.
Ability to safely operate a forklift and pallet jack, or willingness to complete required training.
Comfort performing basic mathematical calculations for measurements, counts, and skid sizing.
Attention to detail, accountability for quality and safety, and the ability to prioritize work in a production environment.
Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to continuous improvement while working effectively with others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

equipment assemblyblueprint interpretationplumbingelectrical controlstiming devicesmathematical calculationsquality assurancesafety standardsproblem-solvingshipping logistics

Soft Skills

attention to detailaccountabilityprioritizationadaptabilityteamworkcontinuous improvementcommunicationjudgmentreliabilitywillingness to learn

Certifications

high school diploma or equivalentforklift certification (if applicable)