2nd Shift Rail Bender I – Precision Operator

Atlantic Track; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Job summary

Atlantic Track is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Operator - Bender I in Richmond, IL to bend and shape rail for turnout assembly. You will wear PPE and operate overhead/jib cranes, ensuring labels match rail material and recording progress on check sheets.

Training occurs on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00am–3:30pm) before transitioning to the 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 3:00pm–1:30am). Candidates need 2+ years in manufacturing, blueprint/tape measure skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or hardscaping experience.
• Ability to read a blueprint.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 32nd inch.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to obtain crane and forklift certifications.
• On-site work in Richmond, Illinois.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Experience bending metal in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Wears PPE and maintains safety gear.
• Performs machine checks before each shift.
• Stages material from rail cart to bending area.
• Operates overhead and jib cranes to move materials.
• Verifies label codes match rail material.
• Analyzes blueprint and checks rail bends.
• Completes check sheets and work orders.
• Relocates bent rails to next stage.
• Keeps work area clean and safe for next shift.
• Briefs supervisor on progress and outstanding items.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Shop math

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Jib crane

Forklift operation

Job description

Atlantic Track is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Operator - Bender I in Richmond, IL to bend and shape rail for turnout assembly. You will wear PPE and operate overhead/jib cranes, ensuring labels match rail material and recording progress on check sheets.

Training occurs on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00am–3:30pm) before transitioning to the 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 3:00pm–1:30am). Candidates need 2+ years in manufacturing, blueprint/tape measure skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.