Mechanical Assembler-Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic

Hosokawa provides size reduction systems and powder processing solutions for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, mineral, plastics, and cosmetic applications. Throughout our history, we have led the industry in coarse to ultra-fine grinding, classification, mixing, drying, containment, compaction, and analytical equipment.

This position is responsible for assembling in-house manufactured parts and vendor-supplied components into sub-assemblies and finished rotating machinery. The role also includes evaluating and repairing returned equipment. Quality, safety, and accuracy are essential to ensure machinery performs reliably and supports company profitability and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties:

• Review work orders and pull required parts from inventory.
• Verify all parts, finishes, and paint meet quality plans and customer specifications.
• Assemble components to ensure proper fit, alignment, and function.
• Test assemblies with engineering support and document results.
• Follow safety protocols when handling parts ranging from 1 lb. to several tons.
• Meet standard assembly times and on-time delivery goals.
• Install bearings using hydraulic presses, induction heaters, and hand tools.
• Align direct and belt-drive systems.
• Set proper bolt torque and clearances.
• Uses cranes, hoists, and lifts safely.
• Wire junction boxes and install small control panels as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years' experience installing bearings for high-speed equipment.
• 2+ years' experience installing drive components, belts, and couplings, including performing alignments.
• Must own standard tools (screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, socket sets - metric & standard, pliers, hammers, mallet, measuring tapes, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with light wiring for low and high voltage systems (up to 250 HP, 460/3/60).
• Knowledge of balancing effects on rotating equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and handle components ranging from 1 lb. to several tons (with proper lifting equipment).
• Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Consistent adherence to safety protocols and use of required PPE.

Salary Range:

$46,672 - $ 79,318

Salaries will vary and may be above or below this range commensurate with several factors including experience, education, training, location, and merit.

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with Hosokawa, please send an e-mail to to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.