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Beamline Welding Machine Operator 4 shift

STOW Group, Adairsville, GA, United States


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.

Responsibilities

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 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

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.

Experience:

Previous experience with stamping and roll‑forming presses and manufacturing.

Technical Skills:

Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of measuring tools.

Soft Skills:

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, certificates is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and precision.

Problem‑solving skills for troubleshooting.

Physical ability to lift and move parts.

Benefits

PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

Company paid accidental death & dismemberment

401(k) with employer match, currently 4%

Partial tuition reimbursement after 12 months

Gross salary

Tobacco free campus

Working hours Saturday 6 AM–6:20 PM and Sunday 6 AM–6:20 PM

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance
Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO
stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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