Assembler - Sifters

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.

Assembler provides the highest quality work ethic and character assembling the Maag family of equipment to include: Pelletizers, Pulverizers, Water Baths, Air Knives, Water Slides, Pumps, Screen Changers, Conveying Equipment and Color Mixers with an emphasis on 100% on time delivery to meet our customer's expectations and needs.

Position description - Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

Assembly Requirements

• Has general knowledge and understanding of woodworking tools and assembly
• Possesses knowledge of power hand tools, clamping methods, and related hardware for installation.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by lifting, bending, and kneeling multiple times per day, working overhead from a kneeling or laying position, and will require the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
• Documents labor hours to work order operations electronically or on written production labor log, completes production and quality forms, reports any discrepancies with work order material BOMS
• Participates in team continuous improvement projects, tracking required metrics and participation in daily meetings.
• Knowledge of operating and lifting objects with overhead cranes utilizing slings, straps, or other devices.
• Reads and interprets assembly drawings, blueprints, layout drawings, and electrical prints.
• Knowledge of measuring with micrometers, feeler gauges, and understanding of tolerances on assembly prints

The incumbent actively 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, materials, and the environment.
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 the current status; the right to make changes is reserved.

Work Environment

Work in this position is mainly at the Kent assembly areas. While performing the duties of this job in a factory setting, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE may be required. All company safety policies must always be followed and required PPE for respective work areas must be worn without exception.

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. The job requirements require the incumbent to be in good physical shape with the ability to do heavy lifting. Considerable forklift work with movement to and from the truck quite often. Use of forklift seatbelt is mandatory.
• 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 70- 80 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 the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will be required to know forklift operation and will be required to complete a forklift training course on-site once hired.

Job Specification
Education
Mandatory

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

Desirable

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with a general understanding of basic mechanics and power hand tool use.

Professional experience
Mandatory

• N/A

Desirable

• Woodworking or wood assembly is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge and training on overhead crane operation is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and or some engineering background is a plus but not required.

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 overtime and weekends when required.
• Follow and support company safety practices and policies a must.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude
• Do it right work philosophy
• Team player, works well with others, follows directions.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.

Desirable

• Ability to work from engineering drawings.
• Understand how to work with assembly jigs
• Familiar with pneumatics and hydraulics.

Dover Competencies
(Highlight the 3 most important competencies for success in this role)

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

Language skills Speaks Fluent English

Schedule: Monday to Friday with possible weekends or holidays as needed.

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.

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

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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 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.

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