MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer and Ettlinger – five successful and well experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems and also pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications, but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industry.

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.

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  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 (area of studies, Management, IT etc.)

Mandatory

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

Desirable

• Mechanical background and a general understanding of tools

Professional experience (description incl. No. of years)

Mandatory

Desirable

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

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.