Assembler

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, and Witte seven successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry.

As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing, and filtration systems, and pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements not only for polymer applications but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries

Job Description

Position information

Position Title :

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Reports To :

Production and Planning Manager

Main position objectives

The Mechanical Assembly Technician provides the highest quality work ethic and character for assembling the Maag family of equipment to include : Dryers of all sizes and TWS systems with an emphasis on hitting customer delivery dates.

Position description Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

Assemble dryer rotors and housings.

Balance rotors on all size dryers.

Build and mount dryer component parts such as agglomerate catchers and pellet diverter valves.

Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings

Engrave equipment name plates.

Fills out check sheets while assembling the equipment.

Put together piping assemblies.

Other tasks as assigned by manager.

The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material and environment actively.

The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs including OT and weekends when needed.

This job description reflects current status, right to make changes reserved.

Work Environment

Work in this position is mainly at the Eagle Rock assembly floor but the incumbent could be asked to assembly at the Roanoke facility when needed.

While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee may be moving mechanical parts and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.

The employee must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be required to have fork lift training and regularly use lifts and ladders to assemble on structures off of the ground five feet or higher.

Job Specification

Education

Mandatory

High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus)

Desirable

Mechanical background and a general understanding of tools

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks

Independent self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues

Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win

Customer-focused

Work OT and weekends when required

Company Profile

Gala Industries, Inc. (Gala) is an international manufacturer of pelletizing systems, centrifugal pellet dryers and accessory equipment.

Gala is a division of Maag - A Dover Company. The worldwide leading manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing systems and filtration systems for demanding applications in the plastics, chemical, petrochemical, and food industries.

The foundation of our success is found in Maag’s core values :

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
• Expectation for Results
• Respect and Value People

Available benefits include : 401K, paid annual holidays, medical coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and more!

Maag and its related companies provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Maag is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees and individuals in our workplace. Maag is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Salary Range : -

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education / training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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