Bracing Profiling Machine Operator 3 shift

stow Group; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid sick leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with employer match

Partial Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

stow Group in Adairsville, GA is looking for a Machine Operator to set up and operate roll-forming machines, ensure quality control, and conduct preventive maintenance. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in metal fabrication, read blueprints, and use various measuring tools. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401K with employer match, alongside a commitment to safety and equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in metal fabrication or roll-forming machine operation.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Proficiency in using cranes and performing preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install and align roller dies on spindles for machine setup.
• Ensure continuous material feed and proper lubrication during production.
• Perform quality control inspections using measuring tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Experience in metal fabrication

Knowledge of SAP work orders

Use of hand tools and measuring instruments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Micrometer

Job description

Location: Adairsville, GA

Job Description

• Machine Setup & Operation: Install and align roller dies (tooling) on spindles, load steel/metal coils using cranes or forklifts, and adjust settings for thickness, speed, and shear.
• Production Monitoring: Run the roll-forming line, ensuring continuous material feed, proper lubrication, and accurate cut‑to‑length functionality.
• Quality Control: Perform first‑off inspections, using calipers, micrometers, angle gauges, and tape measures to verify that finished products match blueprints and specs.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily preventive maintenance (cleaning, oiling, greasing) and troubleshoot issues like jamming, roller wear, or misalignment.
• Safety Adherence: Strict adherence to safety protocols, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years of experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or specific roll‑forming machine operation.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints, SAP work orders, navigate MES system, and interpret technical drawings.
• Tools: Proficiency in using hand tools (wrenches), measuring instruments (calipers, gauges, tape measure, micrometer), and potentially overhead cranes.
• Physical Strength: Capability to lift materials (often up to 50 lbs) and stand for long periods.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

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
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
• Gross Salary
• Tobacco Free Campus

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.