Assembler

About the role

Mechanical Assembly Technician provides the highest quality work ethic and character for assembling the Maag family of equipment, including dryers of all sizes and TWS systems, with an emphasis on hitting customer delivery dates. Reports to the Planning and Manufacturing Manager. Located in Eagle Rock, VA. Full‑time position.

Responsibilities

• Assemble dryer rotors and housings using hand and power tools while referencing 2D assembly drawings.
• Balance rotors on all size dryers using overhead cranes and balancing equipment.
• Build and mount dryer component parts such as agglomerate catchers and pellet diverter valves using hand and air tools per 2D assembly drawings.
• Perform leak tests on dryer and tank housings using soap water and air.
• Engrave equipment name plates using engraver, laser marker, or dot‑peen marker.
• Complete check sheets during assembly to verify product quality.
• Assemble piping assemblies using hand and power tools.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
• Maintain focus on quality, accident prevention, occupational safety, and environmental safety; actively avoid damage to people, facilities, assets, material, and environment.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (additional technical skills a plus).
• Desirable: Mechanical background and general understanding of tools.
• Professional experience: Experience in other assembly shops/manufacturing locations or auto repair/maintenance is desirable.
• Interpersonal and behavioral competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; highly organized and efficient; independent self‑starter with problem‑solving ability; strong team player with work ethic and commitment to win; customer‑focused; willing to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Dover competencies: 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.
• Physical requirements: Ability to talk/hear; regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing; lift items up to 50 lb; frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment; forklift training and regular use of lifts/ladders for work on structures five feet or higher; work in warehouse environment subject to temperature variations, humidity, rain, snow, wind, and direct sunlight.

Skills

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, overhead cranes, balancing equipment, leak‑testing equipment, engraving tools, and piping assembly tools.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D assembly drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and quality check‑sheet completion.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting.

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid annual holidays
• Medical coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Additional benefits as noted

Schedule

Monday to Friday, with possible weekends or holidays as needed.