Weld Technician

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

Position Title:
Welding Technician

Business Unit:
Maag Gala Inc.

Reports To:
Production / Welding Team Leader

Position Location:
Roanoke VA

Main position objectives

Operating machine that applies hardening alloy to metal parts.

Position description Tasks responsibilities competencies
(List 8-10 specific tasks start each description indicating an action e.g. leads advises develops etc.)
Coat metal products with a hardening alloy according to customer or employer specifications.
Communication skills are essential to work with team members.
Possess ability to setup operate and repair equipment.
Must have good computer skills and ability to read engineering drawings/blueprints.
Possess ability to multitask.
Ability to use machinery to bevel or chamfer metal parts before coating and use of grinding tools.
Ability to operate welding equipment used in the application of the hardening alloy.
Ability to lift heavy items of up to around 70 pounds.
Provide a great level of attention to detail focus on the given task and strong attention to quality standards.
Candidate must have reliable attendance.

The incumbent considers all interests of quality accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his/her 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/her position scope or arise from company needs. This job description reflects current status right to make changes reserved.

Work in this position is both in an office and a factory floor environment either locally and at a customer site. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required.

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.

Job Specification

Education (area of studies Management IT etc.)

Mandatory
High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus)
Desirable
Completion of welding or other transferable skill program (Technical Education)

Professional experience (description incl. No. of years)

Mandatory
Reading blueprints
Desirable
Welding skills and understanding of metal processes

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory
Willingness to learn
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
Follow all safety rules and quality standards
Follow all company rules and policies

Desirable

Results driven
Self-Awareness and Personal Development
Winning the right way

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

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 Maags 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

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions 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: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: 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 40 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.

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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