CNC Machinist

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.

Position Title:

CNC MIll

Business Unit:
Maag Gala, Inc.

Reports To:

Machine Shop Supervisor

Position Location:

Eagle Rock, VA

Position Type:
Full-time

Operation of CNC Mills and Lathes to produce high quality, precision tooling used in the Maag family of products. They will operate all CNC equipment in the production of this tooling in a safe and efficient manner. Will work in a team-oriented environment with individual responsibilities in each step of the machining process.

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Set up and operate CNC Mills and Lathes
• Establish zero and reference points for each part to be machined.
• Understand work holding systems.
• Work from set up sheets.
• Use the most effective and efficient methods to operate each machine.
• Install machining programs into the machine.
• Send correct offsets to each tool being used.
• Establish zero and reference points for each part to be machined.
• Monitor and replace worn tools as needed.
• Dimensionally and visually inspect the product to assure the product meets all print and customer requirements
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.
• 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 in this position is in a machine shop environment. The employee may be exposed to airborne particles, metal shavings, sharp cutting tools, and moving mechanical parts. PPE and hearing protection are required at all times.

• 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 may be required to stand, walk, or bend. The employee must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Mandatory

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

Desirable

• Machinist / Tool Maker apprenticeship card
• Technical training / certifications

Mandatory

• Minimum of 3 years CNC experience.

Desirable

• CNC Programing / Set up / Operation
• Wire and plunge EMD experience.

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

Desirable

• 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

Monday to Friday

Other: possible weekends or holidays as needed

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…