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# Assembly (Mechanical) - 2nd Shift at Maxcess International

- **Company:** Maxcess International
- **Location:** Keene, NH
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational/jobs/5451347008

## Job description

The Assembly Department is a part of the Keene manufacturing team whose primary responsibility is the cutting, straightening, pre-assembling and assembling of shafts and accessories, as well as final inspection.  The Assembler is a highly skilled manual role requiring attention to detail, critical thinking and adherence to assembly drawings.  As with all other roles within Tidland Keene, this individual must adhere to all documented safety and manufacturing policies and procedures, as well as be flexible enough to assist in other areas as business needs dictate.

## SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Polish, roll stamp and deburr bodies.
- Prep bodies for assembly including cleaning ID of body, removal of burrs on ID of body.
- Straighten internal leaves/lugs, splitting and finishing ends as required.
- Prep journals for assembly by cleaning out tube socket and air hole. Install connector and valve.
- Obtain pre-packed parts from holding area and verify correct part numbers as identified on material list.
- Drill and tap side valve according to engineering prints and established procedures.
- Drill and tap set screws according to engineering prints following established procedures.
- Assemble shafts according to engineering prints following established procedures.
- Install accessory parts listed on Material List/Inspection Report (i.e. pins, bearing races, and drive ends).
- Assemble bearing housings according to print and procedure.
- Hand stamp as required.
- Final inspection of products to verify dimensions, function, quality and appearance.
- Fill out required inspection reports, accepted stickers, and quality audit reports.
- Inform supervision of any non-conformities found during inspection.
- Install serial number tags as required.
- Disassemble and inspect repair product completing required inspection form.
- Perform repairs on product according to Sales Order.
- Move completed product work to proper holding area with identifying paperwork according to established procedures.
- Maintain neat and clean working area. Notify supervisor of any equipment defects.
- Maintain and record time sheets for each operations performed.
- Wear and maintain proper safety equipment including proper footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection where required.
- Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required.
- Work in a safe manner at all times following established policies and procedures.

#IND Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

## About Maxcess International

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Maxcess International provides custom, end-to-end web handling solutions (guiding, tension control, winding, slitting, and die cutting) for industrial converting lines across packaging, paper, nonwovens, metals, and other specialty markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Berwind Corporation)
- **Headquarters**: Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1939 (as Fife; Maxcess brand established in 1998)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Automation Machinery Manufacturing (web handling equipment and services)
- **Target customers**: B2B – industrial manufacturers in packaging, tag & label, paper, nonwovens, metals, tire & rubber, battery, and specialty converting
- **Mission / Purpose**: “We provide solutions that help you work better, faster and smarter” – optimizing peak output performance through integrated, customized web handling solutions.

## Products & Services
- **Web Guiding Solutions** (Fife brand): Sensors, actuators, and controllers for precise web alignment.
- **Tension Controls** (MAGPOWR brand): Brakes, clutches, and tension controllers for consistent web tension.
- **Winding Systems** (Tidland brand): Shafts, chucks, and winding accessories for roll handling.
- **Slitting Systems** (Tidland, RotoMetrics): Shear, score, and razor slitting solutions.
- **Rotary Dies** (RotoMetrics, ICD): Precision rotary die cutting tools for label and flexible packaging.
- **Precision Rolls** (Webex, Valley Roller, Componex): Custom engineered rolls for various converting applications.
- **Industry 4.0 / Automation**: Integrated sensors and control systems to reduce manual intervention and improve sustainability.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **$750M** (LinkedIn data)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Owned by **Berwind Corporation** (private holding company). Previously acquired by **Bertram Capital** in 2014. Recent acquisitions include **International Cutting Die (ICD)** (2024) and **Componex** (2018).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount growth of **+6.2% YoY** (~260 employees)
  - Global operations across 14 countries (manufacturing & sales in North America, Europe, India, China, Australia)
  - Active R&D investment in Industry 4.0 and sustainable automation
  - 35 open job postings (as of mid-2026)

## Competitive Advantages
- **End-to-end solutions**: Only partner offering a complete, integrated line from unwind to rewind across multiple brands.
- **Deep application expertise**: Decades of combined experience (over 400 years) in web handling mechanics and process optimization.
- **Global service network**: Manufacturing and support in 14 countries ensures local responsiveness.
- **Proven reliability**: Long-standing brands (Fife, Tidland, MAGPOWR, RotoMetrics) trusted by major industrial customers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Industry 4.0**: Developing safer, automated systems that reduce dependency on skilled manual labor and minimize human error.
- **Sustainability**: Helping customers run more sustainably through efficient web handling and reduced waste.
- **Expansion**: Continued geographic growth and strategic acquisitions to broaden product portfolio (e.g., ICD acquisition in 2024).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values diversity, equity, and inclusion; described as a “growing and diverse global team” with a thirst for continuous learning.
- **Work environment**: Fast-paced, global operations; roles span engineering, supply chain, sales, customer service, and skilled trades.
- **Remote / hybrid**: Not explicitly stated; many roles are likely on-site at manufacturing locations (e.g., Camas, WA; Oklahoma City, OK; Neenah, WI; Eureka, MO; Greenville, WI; Kelkheim, Germany).
- **Growth opportunities**: 19 active job postings with a +35.7% increase in openings year-over-year; internships available.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong emphasis on R&D, product development, and process innovation (Global Director of R&D role, Mechanical Design and Process Engineers).

## Sources
1. [maxcessintl.com](https://www.maxcessintl.com/)
2. [maxcessintl.com/about-us](https://www.maxcessintl.com/about-us/)
3. [maxcessintl.com/careers](https://www.maxcessintl.com/careers/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational)
5. [linkedin.com/company/maxcessintl](https://www.linkedin.com/company/maxcessintl)

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