Assembler - Extruder

Job Title: Assembler - Extruder

Employment Type: Full Time I On-Site

Location: Mogadore, OH

Who We Are

Established in 2001, Diamond America designs and manufactures extrusion equipment for private and contract manufacturing companies. From pet food to silicone and pharmaceuticals, we proudly serve over 40+ industries with a strong presence in 70+ countries across the globe. Our mission is to utilize our experience in manufacturing, extrusion, and die design to provide our customers with specialized tooling and machinery of the highest product integrity. We will challenge ourselves to understand our customers’ process and provide them with the latest in wear technologies, advanced manufacturing, and innovative engineering that ensures a competitive advantage for our customers and our company.

Our key services include laboratory testing, equipment design, and remanufacturing defective or worn-down parts. Today, Diamond America remains a market leader to help keep critical manufacturing operations on track and achieve key operational goals.

Position Summary

As an experienced Assembler, you’ll play a vital part in helping build extruders. The ideal candidate will assemble, fit and install mechanical components for extrusion machines. You will work from blueprints to ensure all parts meet precise engineering specifications and quality standards.

This role reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex extruder machinery components, including screws, die heads, barrels, heating elements and gearboxes.
• Read and understand blueprints to plan assembly sequences.
• Align, fit and secure parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments (e.g. micrometers, calipers).
• Inspect finished assemblies to ensure correct tolerances, alignment, and functionality before they are shipped to the customer.
• Identify and report part defects, fitment issues or design discrepancies to supervisor or engineering team.
• Ensure Quality is consistently good.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow safety rules and procedures at all times.

Educational & Technical Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 13 years of experience in mechanical assembly, preferably in a machine shop, manufacturing or extrusion environment.
• Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Able to follow complicated instructions with precision.
• High attention to detail.
• Punctual consistent attendance.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 paid company holidays
• Annual company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Additional voluntary benefits include company paid life insurance, shortterm & longterm disability
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• First shift flexibility

Compensation Range

$ 20.00/hr - $25.00/hr USD

Salary is based on experience. On-the-job training will be provided.

This role does not qualify for relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement (EEO)

Diamond America Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, handicap, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State, and local laws. If you need assistance applying, please contact Michele Robinette, HR Manager, at [email protected].

About Diamond America

Established in 2001, Diamond America designs and manufactures extrusion equipment for private and contract manufacturing companies., From pet food to silicone and pharmaceuticals, we proudly serve over 40+ industries with a strong presence in 70+ countries across the globe. Our mission is to utilize our experience in manufacturing, extrusion, and die design to provide our customers with specialized tooling and machinery of the highest product integrity. We will challenge ourselves to understand our customers' process and provide them with the latest in wear technologies, advanced manufacturing, and innovative engineering that ensures a competitive advantage for our customers and our company. Our key services include laboratory testing, equipment design and remanufacturing defective or worn-down parts. Today, Diamond America remains a market leader to help keep critical manufacturing operations on track and achieve key operational goals.