Welding Machine Operator - Beam Line

STOW Group•Adairsville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Beam Line 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 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.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of measuring tools.
Detail-oriented.
Good problem-solving skills.
Teamwork skills.
Physical stamina (lifting, standing).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
Technical understanding of automated systems.
Strong attention to detail and precision.
Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting.
Physical ability to lift and move parts.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training.
Previous experience operating robotic welders.
Basic manual welding skills (MIG/TIG).
Welding certificate.

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.
Operates machines.
Handles and 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.
Loads/unloads parts.
Positions workpieces using jigs/fixtures.
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.