Beamline Welding Machine Operator 2nd shift Robot Rework

STOW Group; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401K with employer match

Tobacco Free Campus

Job summary

Stow US, a manufacturer of beamline components, is seeking a Beamline Welding Robot Rework Technician for 2nd shift. You will set up, program, run and maintain automated welding robots, focusing on repairing defective welds and ensuring conformity to blueprints.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, loading/unloading parts, monitoring weld quality, performing basic maintenance, and documenting production logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.
• Able to read blueprints/technical drawings, schematics, welding symbols with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Manual welding certificate required; MIG/TIG experience often required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of machine operation and ability to run Welding robots: loading/unloading parts, positioning with fixtures.
• Program parameters (power, speed, pattern) for robot controller per engineering specs.
• Perform quality checks with gauges, calipers, and visual inspection to meet specs.
• Perform routine maintenance: clean nozzles, change wire/tips, lubricate, report malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot errors or system malfunctions during production runs.
• Complete production logs and quality records; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding programming

MIG/TIG welding

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training

Manual welding certificate (AWS)

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Beamline Welding Machine Operator 2nd shift - Robot Rework

• Full-time
• Department: Operations

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.

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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, schematics, welding symbols with strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of measuring tools.
• Ability to adapt and create welding jigs.
• Detail-oriented, good problem-solving, teamwork, 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.
• Preferred experience with Siemens PLCs.

Benefits

• PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays.
• Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage.
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%.
• Tabacco Free Campus.

EEO Statement

Stow US provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, 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.