Welding Maintenance Technician 1st & 2nd Shift

(JSC) Jefferson Southern Corporation; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 26,863 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Welding Maintenance Technician for 1st and 2nd shifts in Rockmart, GA. The role requires diagnosing and repairing welding line equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and enhancing line efficiency. Candidates should possess knowledge in robotics, PLC logic, and systematic troubleshooting. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a variety of benefits including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Adhere to company safety policies related to welding maintenance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot welding line equipment effectively.
• Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance tasks.
• Analyze and implement countermeasures for downtime issues.

Responsibilities

• Repair welding line equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering for new equipment setup and improvements.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in the weld line process.
• Maintain documentation for maintenance tracking and reporting.

Skills

Systematic troubleshooting techniques

Knowledge of robotics (including Nachi systems)

PLC logic understanding

Preventative maintenance tasks

Line performance monitoring

Tools

Google Suite

PLEX for maintenance tracking

Job description

Welding Maintenance Technician 1st & 2nd Shift

Job Category : Jefferson

Requisition Number : WELDI001981

• Posted : April 7, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range : $19.50 USD to $32 USD

Locations

Jefferson Southern Corp
1000 Marquette Road
Rockmart, GA 30153, USA

• Adhere strictly to all JSC rules and company safety policies related to welding line maintenance.
• Follow all standardized maintenance procedures when performing repairs or inspections.
• Ensure all tools, robotics, and welding equipment operate within safety and compliance standards.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair welding line equipment, including robotic systems.
• Utilize systematic troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes of mechanical, electrical, and controls-related failures.
• Apply knowledge of robotics (including Nachi systems), PLC logic, and operating systems to resolve issues efficiently.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance (PM) tasks according to weld line schedules.
• Take a proactive approach by identifying potential failures before they impact production.
• Repair defects found during PMs and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Prioritize and respond quickly to production downtime (D/T) calls.
• Monitor welding line performance throughout the shift to identify risks to production flow.
• Analyze downtime trends and implement effective countermeasures.
• Perform root cause analysis on major downtime and quality issues.
• Implement, track, and validate countermeasures for effectiveness.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements to optimize weld line performance.
• Maintain working knowledge of industrial robots, specifically Nachi robotic systems.
• Understand PLC logic, robot programming basics, and system interfaces related to welding operations.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the weld line flow, including all components upstream and downstream.
• Continuously observe and analyze line flow to identify inefficiencies or abnormalities.
• Identify required and critical spare parts for welding line maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality-related incidents and implement countermeasures.
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) during investigations.
• Assist engineering with new equipment setup, trials, and improvements.
• Collaborate closely with weld line operators to identify issues and improve line performance.
• Communicate equipment failures, risks, and improvement opportunities to Team Leaders and management.
• Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Create, update, and manage paperwork for maintenance tracking, downtime analysis, and reporting.
• Utilize systems such as PLEX for maintenance and production tracking.
• Use Google Suite tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.) for communication, reporting, and data analysis.
• Participate in cost reduction initiatives to improve overall operational efficiency.
• Implement changes that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve equipment reliability.

Environmental & Physical Demands:

The environmental conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, and constant loud noise. The employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch and handle objects; hear; talk; and see, including close vision; stand for long hours, stoop; kneel; sit; climb; balance; and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

Jefferson Southern Corporation offersour employees a variety of benefit programs to meet their needs.Jefferson Southern Corporation provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Telemedicine coverage, and 401K for all employees and some benefits are at no cost.

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