Welder

As a Welder, you'll play a hands-on role in building reliable, high-quality equipment that supports customers across a range of industrial applications. You'll join Coperion, a Hillenbrand company, supporting our Whitewater, Wisconsin location, where we design and manufacture process equipment used around the world. We focus on disciplined execution, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a clean, well-organized manufacturing environment. Your work will directly contribute to safe operations, consistent quality, and long-term performance for our customers and our team.

Location: Whitewater, WI

Shift: 1st shift

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Friday, 6:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Perform TIG welding, fitting, setup, and layout of raw and formed metal to produce parts that meet print, tolerance, and quality requirements.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and job specifications to complete work accurately and efficiently.

• Clean, grind, and finish welds using grinders, bevellers, torches, and standard welding tools to achieve required weld quality.

• Inspect welds, identify defects or weaknesses, and repair weldments as needed to maintain structural integrity.

• Complete basic maintenance of welding equipment and your workstation to support a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

• Support lean manufacturing and 5S practices to improve workflow, organization, and efficiency on the shop floor.

• Follow ISO 9001 standards, work instructions, and procedures to ensure consistent and compliant production.

TEAM:

• You'll work closely with skilled manufacturing and operations teammates who value collaboration, respect, and shared accountability. Your contributions will support production flow, quality outcomes, and the broader success of Coperion and Hillenbrand while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Welding certificate or at least three years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Prior TIG welding experience required.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and basic tolerances.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and solve practical problems.

• Experience using standard welding and metal fabrication tools safely and effectively.

• Basic computer skills to support documentation and work instructions.

• Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a production setting.