Peener Operator

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

Shot-peening equipment to shallow form and improve metal surfaces.

• Set up and adjust shot-peening equipment to achieve specified contour
• Fills hopper with specific size and type shot
• Mounts part on jig, rotary table
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Ability to distinguish material types including Aluminum, Steel & Stainless Steel.
• Ability to use grinding tools 
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to lift heavy items manually or using hoist
• Ability to drive forklift to load/unload peener
• Candidate has to be a strong team player
• Candidate has 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 both in an office and a factory floor environment, either locally or at a customer site.  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.

Education

Mandatory

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

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.  

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.