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# Lathe Grinding - 1st Shift at Maxcess International

- **Company:** Maxcess International
- **Location:** Appleton, WI
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational/jobs/5413095008

## Job description

Maxcess-Valley Roller Company, Inc. is dedicated to the development and design of rubber covered roller for industry. With the knowledge and understanding of rubber compound technology, Valley Roller Company, Inc. has differentiating itself in the industry as a leading provider of rubber covered rolls.

- Reading and interpreting production schedules, job router cards, blueprints, non-conformance reports, and any other materials that summarize requirements for the grinding of rubber rolls.
- Locating and retrieving rolls to the grinding production area utilizing overhead cranes and various materials handling equipment.
- Preparing the individual rolls for installation in the grinding equipment, utilizing knives to trim back rubber from the rollers prior to installing the rollers into the equipment, cleaning steel surfaces of rollers using hand or mechanical equipment, cleaning steel surfaces of rollers using hand or mechanical equipment, such as die-grinders or sheet abrasive/polishing materials.
- Setting the grinding equipment, installing special grinding wheels or attachments, adjusting and setting tooling on tool posts, installing live-centers, chucks centers, extensions, dogs, etc.
- Aligning the rollers in the equipment to meet all dimensional requirements of job order. This includes adjustment for taper, TIR, roller surface finish, and finish dimensions.
- Measure all required dimensions and understand the relationship of the dimensions to the specific requirements of the job.
- Utilize all inspection and measurement equipment per procedure and instruction, including durometer gauges, pi-tapes, P&J gauges, micrometers, vernier diameter tapes, dial indicators, profilometers, temperature-indicating devices, and others as needed.
- Complete the grinding operation and inspect the finished product to ensure that all requirements are met.
- Complete all necessary paperwork, inspection reports, job router information, and operator sign-off on job.
- Clean all metal and rubber surfaces prior to protective wrapping.
- Unload the grinding equipment safely and without damage or harm to personnel, equipment or finished product.
- Deliver the finished product to a designated storage area or shipping container.
- Safely operate the grinding equipment to produce the desired results and meet the specific job requirement.
- Maintain a clean work environment, floors swept, supplies properly stored, equipment cleaned and well maintained.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

- Language Skills
- Read, write, and understand English.
- Read mechanical blueprints and interpret technical documents.
- Write legible documentation conforming to prescribed style and format.
- Communicates effectively.
- Mathematical Skills
- Utilize all inspection and measurement equipment per procedure and instruction, including Durometer gauges, Micrometers, Vernier diameter tapes, Dial indicators, Profilometers, temperature-indicating devices, and others as needed.
- Understands/applies basic math, including accurate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

#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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