Braze Furnace 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:

Braze Technician

Business Unit:

Gala Industries, Inc. (Gala)

Reports To:

Machine Shop Supervisor

Position Location:

Eagle Rock, VA

Main position objectives

Operate vacuum furnaces to braze materials used in die plate manufacturing.

Position description - Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

(List 8-10 specific tasks - start each description indicating an action e.g. leads, advises, develops etc.)

• Efficiently manage the flow of jobs in and out of the brazing department.
• Coordinate with other operations to prioritize jobs.
• Program the furnaces for part specific processes.
• Optimize the capacity of brazing furnaces.
• Select materials used to build dies to print specifications.
• Manage inventory of department supplies.
• Perform routine maintenance on vacuum furnaces.
• Inspect dies before and after brazing.
• Practice Lean manufacturing and 5S in the work area.

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. This job description reflects current status, right to make changes reserved.

Work Environment

Work in this position is in a shop floor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the use of acetone is a daily requirement. All proper PPE is required to perform this job.

Physical Requirements

This job requires excellent hand eye coordination in the precise placement of components used in the brazing process of die building.

Extended periods of time sitting while placing components during die build.

The employee must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.

Job Specification

Education (area of studies, Management, IT etc.)

Mandatory

High School diploma or equivalent education.

Desirable

Technical training / certifications.

Professional experience (description incl. No. of years)

Desirable

• Heat Treat furnace operation including programming
• Metallurgical training

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

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: 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 80 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.

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 contactmaag.americas.hr@maag.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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