Bracing Profiling Machine Operator 2nd shift

Location: Adairsville, GA, United States

About the role

A Bracing Machine Operator sets up, operates, and maintains specialized machinery to shape metal coils into specific profiles, ensuring production quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Install and align roller dies (tooling) on spindles, load steel/metal coils using cranes or forklifts, and adjust settings for thickness, speed, and shear.
• Run the roll-forming line, ensuring continuous material feed, proper lubrication, and accurate cut-to-length functionality.
• Perform first-off inspections, using calipers, micrometers, angle gauges, and tape measures to verify that finished products match blueprints and specs.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance (cleaning, oiling, greasing) and troubleshoot issues like jamming, roller wear, or misalignment.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE usage.
• Interpret blueprints to meet strict dimensional tolerances.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or specific roll-forming machine operation.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Ability to read blueprints, SAP work orders, navigate MES system, and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in using hand tools (wrenches), measuring instruments (calipers, gauges, tape measure, micrometer), and potentially overhead cranes.
• Capability to lift materials (often up to 50 lbs) and stand for long periods.

Benefits

• PTO and 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 and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%.
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months.

Pay

Gross Salary