Bracing Profiling Machine Operator 3rd Shift

stow Group; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Tobacco-free campus

Job summary

stow Group in Adairsville, GA is seeking a Bracing Machine Operator to set up, operate and maintain roll-forming equipment that shapes metal coils into precise profiles. You will install roller dies, adjust settings for thickness and speed, monitor line performance, and ensure parts meet blueprints and tolerances.

Candidates should have about 2 years of metal fabrication experience, the ability to read blueprints and use SAP/MES systems, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or roll-forming.
• Ability to read blueprints and SAP work orders, and navigate MES system.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate roll-forming line; load coils using cranes or forklifts and adjust settings for thickness, speed, and shear.
• Run the roll-forming line with continuous material feed, lubrication, and accurate cut-to-length.
• Perform first-off inspections and measure finished parts against blueprints and specs.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and troubleshoot issues like jams or misalignment.
• Follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout and PPE usage.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Technical drawings

SAP work orders

MES system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

Overhead cranes

Calipers

Micrometer

Gauges

Tape measure

Wrenches

Job description

#WeRackTheWorld

With over 45 years of excellence, stow Group has transformed from a family-owned business into a global leader in the supply chain industry and is at the forefront of driving peak warehouse performance through innovative racking systems and accessible automation solutions.

stow stands as one of the largest and most powerful industrial storage companies worldwide, with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries. In 2026, we opened our first U.S. based manufacturing facility in Adairsville, GA and are continuing to grow strong. It’s exciting times to be at stow!

Location

Adairsville, GA, United States

Job Description

A Bracing Machine Operator sets up, operates, and maintains specialized machinery to shape metal coils into specific profiles, ensuring production quality and efficiency. Key responsibilities include installing roller dies, adjusting machine settings, monitoring for defects, performing routine preventive maintenance, and interpreting blueprints to meet strict dimensional tolerances.

• 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).

What do we offer you?

• 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

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.