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MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Maag Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN, Witte and Sikora- eight 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.

Position Title:  

Assembler, Mechanical 

Business Unit:   

Maag Gala, Inc. 

Reports To: 

Production and Planning Manager 

Position Location: 

Eage Rock VA/ Granby St, Roanoke, VA  

Position Type: Full-time 

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 using hand tools and power tools by referencing 2D assembly drawings.   
• Balance rotors on all size dryers using over head cranes and balancing equipment. 
• Build and mount dryer component parts such as agglomerate catchers and pellet diverter valves using hand tools and air tools while referencing 2D assembly drawings . 
• Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings using soap water and air  
• Engrave equipment name plates using engraver (or) lazer marker (or) dot peen marker. 
• Fills out check sheets while assembling the equipment to ensure the quality of the product meets expectation. 
• Put together piping assemblies using hand tools and power tools.  
• 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. 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a warehouse situation and subject to changing environmental conditions. Including, but not limited to: temperature variations, humidity, rain, snow, wind and direct sunlight. 

Job Specification 

Education 

Mandatory 

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

Desirable 

• Mechanical background and a general understanding of tools  

Professional Experience 

Desirable 

• Worked in other assembly shops/manufacturing locations 
• Worked in auto repair/maintenance  

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 

Dover Competencies: 

• Attract, Develop and Retain Talent 
• Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships 
• Change Leadership 
• Customer Impact 
• Motivates and Inspires 
• Results driven 
• Self-Awareness and Personal Development   
• Strategic Mindset 
• Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment 
• Winning the right way 

Schedule: 

• Monday to Friday 
• Other:  possible weekends or holidays as needed 

Travel frequency in %  

(e.g. 1 week per month = 25%) 

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

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour 

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.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include:  a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws,insert Corporate or OpCo specific benefits e.g., tuition assistance ;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact maag.americas.hr@maag.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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