Beamline Paint Machine Operator at STOW Group

Adairsville, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operating Machines, Quality Control, Safety Procedures, Paint Application, Equipment Maintenance, Powder Coating, Color Change Preparation, Inspection Skills, Documentation Management, Basic Troubleshooting, 5S Audits, Team Collaboration, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Ppe Usage, Process Optimization

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Company Description #WeRackTheWorld The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our atlas 1D) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through. Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage. Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries. We Rack the World. Early 2021, we opened our first U.S. Office in Romeoville, IL and we have already grown to over 70 employees. We are also soon opening our first stow manufacturing plant in the greater Atlanta area to serve our current and future customer base. It's exciting times to be at stow! Location: Adairsville, GA Job Description Responsible for operating and overseeing the automated paint line for structural steel beams. Ensures proper coating application, equipment functionality, and quality control throughout the painting process. Qualifications Product Responsibility: Make sure the paint thickness and color match what the customer ordered. Take care of the pre-treatment process and check that the baking oven is working correctly. Customer Responsibility: You are responsible for making sure the paint job looks good and meets the customer’s expectations. Doc. & instructions: All documents are available on SharePoint Production orders are managed through SAP Quality control sheets are posted at the workstation, including: Degreasing bath titration Degreasing bath temperature Bath pump settings Drying and baking oven temperatures Powder usage 5S guidelines and procedures are also available for audits Equipment: Degreasing and rinsing machines Drying oven and baking oven Paint booths For Quality Checks: pH strips and titration tools Elcometer (to check paint thickness) Safety Gear (PPE): Safety glasses, overalls, masks, earplugs, caps, gloves, plastic sleeves For Cleaning: Air blow guns ATEX vacuum (for floors and powder bins) Floor cleaning machine Suction cabin (for powder tanks) Plastic bag with shovel or dustpan Other: Spare parts for regular maintenance Knowledge & Skills: How to operate machines, ovens, baths, and pumps How to set paint guns (voltage and air flow) How to use and adjust paint settings Basic safety for explosive risks and fire systems (ATEX) How to check pH in the degreasing bath Work rhythm/size of the series: Color changes take about 30 minutes, with 1 to 2 changes per team per shift Filling powder bins: about 4 bags per hour, per line Thickness checks: once per hour, per line Working Environment: Production workshop: noise, heat furnaces / parts Products: Deraclean, argon C15, butane, HFO 45, Hydro HVI 46, interflon tube HT, Sodium hydroxide 0.1mol/l, Syndus SP 200, anti-spat, Gardabond 4950, Derrastrip FE90, RAL powder, phenolphthalein These tasks are: Follow all safety rules Check paint quality and smooth out any issues to meet thickness and adhesion standards Here’s a simple version: Prevent powder waste Collect leftover powder that doesn’t meet standards and put it in the correct plastic bags Color change: Prepare for the color change ahead of time whenever possible (get the new powder ready, provide it to the other painter, make sure there’s minimal powder left in the booth, wear PPE, and empty the powder tanks as much as you can). One painter cleans the cabin, paint guns, camera, walls, and high-voltage nozzle The other painter blows out the gun hoses, replaces the powder tank, cleans the transfer pipes, and cleans the cyclone After about 30 minutes, reconnect the powder collector to the bottom of the filters for standard colors Visually inspect welds for defects Perform Tory control checks Replacing big bags Scrape and clean the paint booth Check and clean the bath filters Monitor and control furnace temperatures Find powder in storage, Return unused powder, Record your workstation number The AWL 3 painter supports the main operator during production changeovers. Maintenance of powder tanks (offline) Clean Open powder pumps and control injector with caliber Controlling venturi Checking compressed air tips Control suction nozzle. Check fluidization plate. Cleaning + order and cleanliness of the line. Each team has one area per 2 weeks to clean. Maintenance help with some troubleshooting (basic), change of guns, manual help. At the beginning of the shift, the painter consults the main operator to anticipate color changes. You perform the 5S audits according to the instructions Additional Information What do we offer you? PTO, sick leave, & paid holidays Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401K with employer match, currently 4% Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months Gross Salary Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow’s standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions. EEO stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

The Beamline Paint Machine Operator is responsible for operating and overseeing the automated paint line for structural steel beams, ensuring proper coating application and quality control. The role includes monitoring equipment functionality and maintaining safety standards throughout the painting process.