Beamline Welding Machine Operator

STOW Group • Adairsville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Beamline Welding Machine Operator sets up, programs, runs, and maintains automated welding robots, focusing on loading/unloading beams, reading blueprints, monitoring weld quality with gauges, performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting errors, and ensuring safety to produce consistent, high-quality beam components on the welding robotic cell, requiring basic MIG/TIG skills and strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of the operation of machines
Capable of running Welding robots: handling, positioning robots, modifying welding positioning with supervisor permission
Knowledge of TCP Torch Control
Utilize the spare parts for small interventions on robots, contact tip, gas nozzle, gas distributors
Perform quality checks tape measure, bench and measuring station, automatic weld control camera and hook control camera
Setup & operation: Load/unload parts, position workpieces using jigs/fixtures, and initiate the robotic welding process
Programming: Input and adjust parameters (power, speed, pattern) for the robot controller based on engineering specs
Quality control: Visually inspect welds, use measuring tools (gauges, calipers), and remove spatter to ensure parts meet specifications
Maintenance: Perform routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating, and reporting malfunctions
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve errors or system malfunctions during production runs
Documentation: Complete production logs, downtime reports, and quality records
Safety & housekeeping: Follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and wear required PPE

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.
• Previous experience with stamping and Roll forming presses and manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of measuring tools.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good problem-solving.
• Teamwork.
• Physical stamina (lifting, standing )
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding of automated systems.
• Basic manual welding skills (MIG/TIG) often required
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting.
• Physical ability to lift and move parts.

Nice To Haves

• Certificates is a plus

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated welding robots.
• Load and unload beams.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Monitor weld quality using gauges.
• Perform basic maintenance on welding robots.
• Troubleshoot errors and system malfunctions.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Position workpieces using jigs/fixtures.
• Input and adjust parameters for the robot controller.
• Visually inspect welds.
• Use measuring tools (gauges, calipers) to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Remove spatter.
• Perform routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating.
• Report malfunctions.
• Complete production logs, downtime reports, and quality records.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Wear required PPE

Benefits

• PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage, all currently 90% Company paid
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees