Beamline Welding Machine Operator 1st shift - Robot Rework

STOW Group•Adairsville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beamline Welding Robot Rework Technician programs, troubleshoots, and operates automated welding systems. They specialize in repairing, modifying, or "reworking" defective welds produced by robotic cells to ensure they meet quality, structural, and blueprint specifications. This position 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience with stamping and roll forming presses and manufacturing.
Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, schematics, welding symbols with strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of measuring tools.
Ability to adapt and create welding jigs.
Detail-oriented.
Good problem-solving skills.
Teamwork skills.
Physical stamina (lifting, standing).
Manual welding certificate required (AWS certification preferred). 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

Vocational training a plus.
Preferred experience with Siemens PLCs.

Responsibilities

Sets up, programs, runs, and maintains automated welding robots.
Loads and unloads beams.
Reads blueprints.
Monitors weld quality with gauges.
Performs basic maintenance.
Troubleshoots errors.
Ensures safety.
Handles, positions robots.
Modifies welding positioning with supervisor permission.
Utilizes spare parts for small interventions on robots, contact tip, gas nozzle, gas distributors.
Performs quality checks using tape measure, bench and measuring station, automatic weld control camera and hook control camera.
Initiates the robotic welding process.
Inputs and adjusts parameters (power, speed, pattern) for the robot controller based on engineering specs.
Visually inspects welds, uses measuring tools (gauges, calipers), and removes spatter to ensure parts meet specifications.
Performs routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating, and reporting malfunctions.
Identifies and resolves errors or system malfunctions during production runs.
Completes production logs, downtime reports, and quality records.
Follows all safety protocols, maintains a clean work area, and wears required PPE.