Assembler

MAAG Group; Eagle Rock (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid annual holidays

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gala Industries, Inc. in Virginia seeks a meticulous Assembler, Mechanical to build Maag equipment including dryers and TWS systems on the Eagle Rock floor. You will reference 2D drawings, assemble rotors, housings, piping, and related components while hitting customer delivery dates.

Responsibilities emphasize quality, safety, and teamwork; prior experience in assembly/manufacturing or auto repair is valued. The role may require overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus).
• Experience in assembly shops or manufacturing locations.
• Experience in auto repair/maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble dryer rotors and housings using hand tools and power tools per 2D drawings.
• Balance rotors on all size dryers using overhead cranes and balancing equipment.
• Build and mount dryer components using hand and air tools per drawings.
• Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings with soap water and air.
• Engrave equipment name plates using engraver or lazer/dot peen marker.
• Fill out check sheets to ensure quality of the product.
• Assemble piping assemblies using hand and power tools.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Highly organized

Independent self-starter

Team player

Customer-focused

Willing to work overtime

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Assembler, Mechanical

Business Unit

Maag Gala, Inc.

Reports To

Planning and Manufacturing Manager

Position Location

Eage Rock 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

• 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

Benefits

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

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, including 10 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, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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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Job Function

Manufacturing & Operations