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:
Welder
Business Unit:
Gala Industries, Inc. (Gala)
Reports To:
Welding/Fabrication Team Lead
Position Location:
Eagle Rock, VA
Position Type: Full-time
Main position objectives
Welding is the application of heat to permanently join metal parts to repair and fabricate metal structures, machinery and equipment. Welding positions are classified depending on the training and types of welding machines that a welder can use. Skilled welders have experience using multiple welding machines including arc welder, TIG (Tungsten insert gas) welder and MIG (Metal insert gas) welder.
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
Carbon Welding if required
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 (area of studies, Management, IT etc.)
Mandatory
High School diploma or equivalent education (additional…