Assembler Technician

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, 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 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 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

Assembly Technician 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

• Reads and interprets assembly drawings, blueprints and layout drawings and electrical prints.

• Knowledge of measuring with micrometers, feeler gauges and understanding of tolerances on assembly prints

• Has general knowledge and understanding of pneumatic circuits, cylinders, valves, regulators and controls

• Possesses knowledge of threaded and welded pipe, valves and fittings, 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 80Lbs 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

• Runs conduit, mounts junction boxes and pulls wire to various electrical devices and motors. Terminates wires as required per electrical drawing.

• Participates in team continuous improvement projects, tracking required metrics and participation in daily meetings.

• Knowledge operating and lifting objects with overhead cranes utilizing slings, straps or other devices.

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 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 fork lift work with movement to and from the truck quite often. Use of fork lift 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 ability to adjust focus.

• The employee will be required to have knowledge of fork lift operation and will be required to complete a fork lift training course on site once hired.

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 or millwright hand tool use.

Professional experience

Desirable

• Completion of any Mechanics or Millwright courses a plus but not required.

• Knowledge and training on overhead crane operation a plus but not required.

• Knowledge of engineering practices and or some engineering background 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.

• Understands how to interpret electrical drawings.

• Familiar with pneumatics and hydraulics.

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

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Akron

Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland

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