Production Machine Operator

Paylocity; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IKG USA, LLC is seeking a Production Operator in Georgia to operate a complex multi-stage electro forge welding line that creates bar grating. You will work with a team to optimize output, monitor machine performance, and communicate needs for maintenance and material requirements while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes understanding welding processes, hydraulic/electrical system basics, and precise measurement to ensure weld integrity and panel dimensions.

Qualifications

• Understanding welding processes and quality assurance standards.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and use basic measurement tools.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Possess a safety mindset and proactively identify potential safety issues.
• Collaborate with a team to maximize production of welded bar grating.
• Perform quality checks on welds and ensure dimensional accuracy of grating panels.
• Carry out weekly maintenance on the mat welder to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned to complete duties.

Skills

Welding processes

Quality assurance

Measurement tools

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Job description

Description

The Production Operator will manufacture bar grating by operating a complex multi-stage electro forge welding line that processes and welds steel coils and wire into grating panels. The successful candidate for this role will be working closely with a team to operate this complex and technical piece of machinery to produce welded bar grating. The individual will provide input to supervision regarding machine performance, throughput, raw material needs, and maintenance issues. The individual will determine optimum machine settings and make machine adjustments to achieve maximum output and maintain established quality and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Possess a safety mindset and proactively identify potential safety issues.
• Collaborate with a team of individuals to maximize the production of welded bar grating.
• Perform quality checks on welds and ensure dimensional accuracy of the grating panels. Make necessary adjustments to the panel welder to correct any quality defects.
• Complete weekly maintenance on the mat welder to ensure uninterrupted operation and top-tier quality.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned and necessary for successful completion of duties.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Must understand welding processes, methods, and quality assurance of welds.
• Must possess a basic understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems and related simple troubleshooting.
• Must be able to use and understand basic measurement tools.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools and can work well with them.
• Strong communication, organizational, and management skills are essential for this role.
• Must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

IKG USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.