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# Machine Operator at Maxcess International

- **Company:** Maxcess International
- **Location:** Edgerton, WI
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/maxcessinternational/jobs/5413207008

## Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Edgerton, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time, First Shift, Mon–Thurs: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday Overtime as Needed, No Saturday/Sunday work

Pay: Competitive hourly rate: $23.00/hr.

About Us: Componex Inc. is a precision manufacturer specializing in innovative WINertia roller technology for the web handling industry. Our products are trusted worldwide for their quality, performance, and reliability. We are seeking a detail-oriented and mechanically inclined individual to join our team as a Machine Operator.

Position Summary We are seeking a reliable mechanically inclined person to operate related equipment for boring, turning, balancing and coating our products to precise specifications. The ideal candidate will have reliable attendance, desire for continuous development, and driven to produce quality parts with safety in mind.

## Key Areas of Production

- Operate equipment and assemble per manufacturing job work orders.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering specifications
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.)
- Monitor machine operations and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals
- Ability to operate a hoist to move rollers to each operation.

## Qualifications

- Ability to read and comprehend manufacturing instruction.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Basic math skills and understanding of tolerances.
- Good verbal communication skills for clear interaction with team members and supervisors.
- Safety minded and disciplined to follow safety protocols.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
- Manual dexterity to handle tools and components
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Our Equipment Includes:

- CNC Double-Headed Boring Lathes
- Manual Turning Lathes
- CNC Haas, Poreba, and Toolmex Turning Lathes
- Coetz Computerized Balancing Equipment
- Thermal Spray and Top coat processes.
- Computerized Pin Printers

Benefits:

- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Paid 30 Minute Lunch
- BS BC Health Insurance with HSA or Flex Account
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation and paid Sick Time.
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Safety Shoe reimbursement.

#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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