Welder

Eagle Rock, VA, US, 24085

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 description – Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

  • Welders fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools.
  • Welders produce metal products according to customer or employer specifications.
  • They use multiple welding machines to repair and maintain metal equipment and structures of various sizes
  • Welders read and interpret diagrams, sketches and blueprints to determine operations, required materials and timeframes for projects
  • Welders set up, operate and maintain welding equipment
  • They understand and implement personal and company safety measures by wearing specialized goggles, helmets and gloves.
  • Communication skills are essential to work with team members and converse with customers.
  • Welders operate and maintain the machines that repair metal structures, equipment and machinery.
  • Welders are qualified by process & positions in variety of fields based on their skill level and experience,
  • Ability to lift heavy items
  • Candidate had to be a strong team player
  • Candidate had to be reliable
  • Follow all safety rules and quality standards
  • Follow all company rules and policies

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 Environment

Work in this position is in a factory floor environment. 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.

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.

Job Specification

Education

Mandatory

  • High School diploma or equivalent education (additional technical skills a plus)
  • Technical training reading Blueprints

Professional experience(description incl. No. of years)

Mandatory

  • Min 1 years of experience in TIG & MIG welding
  • Min 1 years of experience reading blueprints

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

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

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, 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, 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.

Job Function :

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