Contract

TIG/MIG Welder

Temp-to-Hire

CPM

CPM

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineered process equipment for animal feed

No salary listed

Lexington, NC, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Welding
Quality Assurance (QA)
Assembly

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of TIG/MIG welding experience is required.
  • Proficiency in welding techniques and equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems is required.
  • The ability to troubleshoot effectively and solve problems is required.
  • The ability to work collaboratively in a team setting is required.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • The employee must lift heavy objects, carry equipment, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, read blueprints, inspect parts, hear instructions and safety warnings, and follow safety guidelines in potentially hazardous environments.
  • The employee must sustain performance during physically demanding workdays, including uncontrolled environments with hot summers and cool winters.
Responsibilities
  • Use TIG welding techniques, MIG welding, and arc welding to fabricate and assemble components of food processing machinery.
  • Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to guide the precise assembly and construction of food processing equipment.
  • Assemble parts of food processing machines, ensuring accuracy and alignment for optimal functionality.
  • Construct, install, and test mechanical and electrical components of food processing machinery.
  • Conduct quality checks and inspections to ensure equipment meets industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and resolve equipment issues or defects during assembly to ensure efficiency and performance.
  • Safely handle and transport raw materials and finished components using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Adhere to safety protocols, regulations, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Welding certification.
  • A degree in Millwright.
  • Journeyman certification.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with precision.
  • Good communication skills.

CPM designs and builds highly engineered process equipment for the global food and energy industries. Its core products include equipment for animal feed, oilseed processing, and renewable fuel production, such as pellet mills that turn raw materials into uniform pellets used in various industrial processes. The company operates through a global network called One CPM, formed by steady acquisitions of specialized brands (e.g., Roskamp Manufacturing, Champion Products, Crown Iron Works, Century Extrusion, Innovative Pelleting Solutions) to offer a broad, integrated portfolio under private equity ownership. Unlike firms that rely on single-product lines, CPM combines multiple brands and machinery to serve multiple stages of processing across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its goal is to sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world by providing reliable equipment that powers critical export, agriculture, and energy supply chains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$400M

Headquarters

Waterloo, Iowa

Founded

1883

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • KED’s $400 million January 2024 investment funded growth and capability expansion.
  • May 2024 IPS acquisition strengthened biomass pellet mill offerings and direct-drive capacity.
  • May 2026 Rosebank completion reduced leverage, freeing cash for investment and product development.

What critics are saying

  • Rosebank’s buy-improve-sell model creates exit pressure, not long-term employee stability.
  • American Securities sell-down and KED involvement signal financial engineering, not patient ownership.
  • Renewable-fuels and feed capex cycles drive revenue swings; a 2026 slowdown hits hiring fast.

What makes CPM unique

  • CPM’s 1931 pellet mill legacy still anchors deep process-equipment expertise.
  • Rosebank’s May 2026 purchase valued CPM around $2.1 billion, confirming scale and relevance.
  • CFE and IPS additions deepen aftermarket service and biomass technology breadth across regions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

49%

1 year growth

49%

2 year growth

49%
Feed and Additive
Jun 4th, 2026
CPM acquires EMEA partner CFE to strengthen aftermarket services across region

CPM has acquired CFE, its long-standing EMEA partner, to strengthen aftermarket services and refurbishment capabilities across the region. The acquisition integrates CFE's team, customer relationships and specialised refurbishment expertise into CPM's operations. CFE has built a reputation for service, parts and equipment support, including die and roller shell refurbishment and refurbished equipment offerings across EMEA. The deal allows CPM to expand service and refurbishment support available to regional customers. "CFE brings the kind of practical technical knowledge, local support, and customer focus that fits well with CPM's aftermarket strategy in EMEA," said Dave Webster, CPM's CEO. The acquisition aligns with CPM's broader strategy of expanded local service, stronger lifecycle support and continued investment in operational reliability.

Bioenergy International
Jun 4th, 2024
CPM expands biomass portfolio with Direct-Drive tech acquisition

CPM Holdings Inc. (CPM) acquires Germany-headed Innovative Pelleting Solutions GmbH and its high-capacity, direct-drive pellet mill technology invented by Graf Equipment GmbH.

PR Newswire
Jan 23rd, 2024
CPM Holdings Announces $400 Million Investment from Koch Equity Development

/PRNewswire/ -- CPM Holdings, Inc. ("CPM" or the "Company"), a leading global supplier of engineered process equipment for animal feed, oilseed processing,...