Repair Weld Operator 1st Shift - Assembly

GEDIA North America; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GEDIA Georgia in Dalton, GA is seeking Repair Weld Operators to join our growing Tier 1 supplier. You will perform manual weld repairs on assemblies, work with robotic laser and assembly cells, and support production before full ramp-up.

We value teamwork, flexibility, and attention to detail; you should be able to work independently or with others, pass two welding qualification tests, and help other departments as workloads shift.

Qualifications

• Welding degree from an accredited institution.
• Recent welding experience (must have held a welding-related job within the last year).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must be flexible.
• Willingness to assist other departments and adapt to shifting workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual weld repairs on assemblies.
• Operate and manage robotic laser and assembly cells.
• Support additional production activities before ramp-up (fabrication assistance, tooling support, maintenance coordination).
• Build wraps and racks; run assembly cells and lasers; off-stack for the press.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Welding degree

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking Repair Weld Operators for our new and growing Tier 1 supply company in Dalton, GA! The right candidate will be an energetic team player who is interested in becoming an expert and growing within our company for a long term and satisfying career. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality by performing manual weld repairs prior to full production and supporting several key production functions.

GEDIA Georgia offers competitive pay and benefits including health care, 401k, holidays, paid time off, short term disability, paid paternity leave, and an exceptional place to work. We are a multicultural organization that is growing and looking for people who want to be part of our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual weld repairs on assemblies.
• Operate and manage robotic laser and assembly cells.
• Support additional production activities as needed before full production ramp-up, including:
  • Assisting fabrication
  • Production tooling support
  • Working with maintenance when required
  • Building wraps and racks
  • Running assembly cells, lasers, and off‑stacking for the press
• Maintain flexibility in daily tasks based on production priorities.
• Train future Repair Weld Operators as the department grows.
• Quick quality check
• Quality control documentation and implementation
• Transport materials throughout the plant
• Assist changing the welding devices
• Maintain cleanliness on laser machine and work area

Required Qualifications

• Welding degree from an accredited institution.
• Successfully complete and pass two welding qualification tests:
  • Visual welding test
  • Cut and etch test
• Recent welding experience (must have held a welding-related job within the last year).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must be flexible.
• Willingness to assist other departments and adapt to shifting workloads.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a typical manufacturing environment.
• Requires frequent visual focus and sustained attention.
• Ability to move throughout the plant, including upper‑level areas.
• Must be able to distinguish colors for repair tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Are You Ready?

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about what you can bring to the GEDIA Georgia team.