Welding Maintenance Technician 1st & 2nd Shift

Jefferson Southern Corporation; Rockmart (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Southern Corporation is looking for a skilled maintenance technician responsible for ensuring the optimal operation of welding line equipment. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of robotics, particularly Nachi systems, and PLC logic. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and implementing efficiency improvements.

The technician will be exposed to various environmental factors and must be capable of handling mechanical parts and equipment efficiently. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of welding equipment.
• Familiarity with robotics and PLC systems is crucial.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies related to welding maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair welding line equipment.
• Implement changes to improve productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Robotic Systems Knowledge

PLC Logic Understanding

Troubleshooting Techniques

Preventative Maintenance

Communication Skills

Tools

Welding Equipment

Google Suite

PLEX System

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support inventory control to minimize downtime risks.
• 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.