Cup & Cone Precision Grinder — Growth & Benefits

Amsted Manufacturing USA; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO 3 weeks

Job summary

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA is seeking a skilled line operator on the cup/cone grinding line. You will review the production schedule, dial in machine parameters, measure parts with gauges, and document lot details in the company system while maintaining safety practices.

You will support setup with changeovers, replace grinding wheels, stage bins with a forklift, monitor conveyors, and adjust machines to keep production flowing.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs.
• Experience measuring parts with gauges.
• Comfort wearing PPE as required by the department.
• Pre-employment drug & background screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedule and dial in machine parameters.
• Measure dimensions of processed work pieces with gauges to verify specification.
• Assist Setup with changeovers and attachments across lines/cells.
• Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing.
• Monitor transfer conveyors and ensure continuous operation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial experience

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Gauges

Job description

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA is seeking a skilled line operator on the cup/cone grinding line. You will review the production schedule, dial in machine parameters, measure parts with gauges, and document lot details in the company system while maintaining safety practices.

You will support setup with changeovers, replace grinding wheels, stage bins with a forklift, monitor conveyors, and adjust machines to keep production flowing.