CNC Machining Line Operator — Precision Bearings

100Hires, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

3 weeks PTO + 11 paid holidays

Job summary

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA is seeking a CNC Machining Line Operator to run and care for precision bearing production lines, translating specs into actions while maintaining quality, safety and uptime.

You will set up and adjust CNC programs, inspect parts with gauges, assist changeovers, monitor conveyors, record data, and support preventative maintenance. Night shift offers a $1.00 differential.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug and background screening required.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 10–50 lbs; stand and move throughout the department and shift.
• Comfort using PPE and following strict safety/quality procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC machining lines for multiple ID/OD operations on metal workpieces.
• Follow safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices; wear PPE.
• Measure parts with gauges and verify conformance to specifications.
• Inspect for defects; ensure parts meet standards for customers and Amsted Rail.
• Assist setup personnel during changeovers; support machine/tooling adjustments.
• Troubleshoot equipment and tool wear; adjust settings as needed.
• Monitor conveyors and ensure proper flow of work.
• Record production data and understand sequences for finished parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Industrial manufacturing experience

Lifting 10-50 lbs

Attention to quality

Tools

CNC machining equipment

Gauges and measurement tools

Job description

CNC Machining Line Operator — Precision BearingsLocation: Petersburg, VA | Brenco Bearing & Amsted Seals DivisionsPay Range: $18 -$23, +1.00 differential for nightsAmsted Rail Company is a global leader in freight rail solutions and part of Amsted Industries. Our Petersburg facility leads the world in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing technologies. As a 100% employee-owned organization and one of the top five employee-owned companies in the U.S., you share directly in our success through annual stock awards and competitive compensation.A day in this roleYou will run and care for a CNC machining line producing high-precision ID/OD features on metal components for rail applications. You translate specifications into action, make real-time adjustments, and keep quality, safety, and uptime at the forefront.What you will doOperate and maintain CNC machining lines to perform multiple ID and OD operations on metal workpieces.Follow plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices defined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program; wear required PPE.Measure part dimensions per departmental quality plan using gauges and other measurement tools; verify alignment and conformance to specifications.Inspect work for defects and ensure parts meet customer and Amsted Rail standards.Assist setup personnel during changeovers for different work lines/cells; perform machine and robot/transfer conveyor set-ups.Select programs in machine control units and initiate cycles; adjust machine parameters via manual or automatic settings.Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment issues; adjust tooling, cutting tools, or controls as needed.Listen for abnormal sounds such as dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and correct to maintain quality.Monitor transfer conveyors for proper operation and flow.Lift and position machine components manually or using hoists/cranes; safely use hand and power tools.Operate a forklift to stage and move work bins to internal customers.Record production run data in the company computer system and understand operational sequences for finished workpieces.Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment; complete other duties as requested.What you bringRequired: Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening.Ability to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs; stand and move throughout the department and shift.Comfort using PPE and following strict safety/quality procedures.Mechanical aptitude; prior industrial manufacturing experience is a plus.Compensation, ownership, and benefitsEmployee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation).401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar.Comprehensive Benefits (after 30 days): Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance.Competitive Pay: Hourly rate based on experience, plus annual bonus eligibility potential.Career Growth: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement opportunities.Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks PTO to start and 11 paid holidays.Extras: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, employee discount programs.Shift detailsThis opening is for night shift with a pay differential noted above.ComplianceSuccessfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screeningAmsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.