Assembler

Dover Corporation; Eagle Rock (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their team in Eagle Rock, Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling the Maag family of equipment, particularly focusing on dryers and related components. Candidates should have a high school diploma, mechanical skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. The role involves ensuring quality and adhering to safety standards.

This position requires good communication skills and the willingness to work overtime as needed. Dover Corporation offers an Equal Employment Opportunity environment and is a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical skills are an asset.
• Mechanical background with a general understanding of tools.
• Experience in assembly shops, manufacturing, or auto repair/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble dryer rotors and housings using hand and power tools.
• Build and mount dryer component parts while referencing assembly drawings.
• Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings.
• Maintain a focus on quality, accident prevention, and environmental safety.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Mechanical Assembly Technician responsible for assembling the Maag family of equipment, with a focus on dryers, TWS systems, and related components. The role requires meeting customer delivery dates and maintaining high quality standards. Work is performed primarily at the Eagle Rock assembly floor, with occasional assignments to the Roanoke facility.

Responsibilities

• Assemble dryer rotors and housings using hand tools and power tools by referencing 2‑D assembly drawings.
• Balance rotors on all sizes of dryers using overhead 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 2‑D assembly drawings.
• Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings using soap water and air.
• Engrave equipment name plates using an engraver, laser marker, or dot peen marker.
• Fill out check sheets to ensure product quality meets expectations.
• Put together piping assemblies using hand tools and power tools.
• Execute other tasks as assigned by the manager.
• Maintain a focus on quality, accident prevention, occupational safety, and environmental safety.
• Support a safe workplace and avoid damages to people, facilities, assets, material, and the environment.
• Perform additional duties related to the scope of the position or arising from company needs.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
• Lifting items up to 50 pounds and using hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment.
• Use of hand, fingers, hand, and arm for handling, manipulation, and reaching tasks.
• Validity of typical vision abilities including close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Fork‑lift training required; frequent use of lifts and ladders to assemble components above five feet.
• Work in a warehouse setting subject to changing environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, weather).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical skills are an asset.
• Mechanical background with a general understanding of tools.
• Experience in assembly shops, manufacturing locations, or auto repair/maintenance.

Interpersonal Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, efficient, and a self‑starter capable of problem‑solving and anticipating issues.
• Strong team player with a work ethic and commitment to success.
• Customer‑focused with willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain talent and collaborate effectively.
• Strategic mindset and strong business acumen with sound judgment.
• Motivates and inspires others while maintaining strong personal awareness and development.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday.
• Possible weekends or holidays as needed.

Maag and its related companies provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. The company is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free workplace.