Employee-Owned Heat-Treat Tech: Induction/Flame (Evening)

Amsted Manufacturing USA; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA, is seeking a heat-treat operator to operate, set up, and troubleshoot heat-treating equipment. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions, and document production and quality data while maintaining 6S standards in a 12‑hour shift schedule.

Starting at $18/hour with a planned increase after 90 days, the role offers an employee‑owned culture and opportunities for advancement as you master furnaces, lubricants, and process controls in a safety‑conscious team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and tend heat‑treating equipment (furnaces, induction and flame‑hardening machines).
• Dial in temperatures and process controls to match material and recipe.
• Load/unload parts and track line status for accuracy.
• Read blueprints and verify final dimensions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on heat‑treat gear.
• Document production and quality records.
• Champion 6S and housekeeping every shift.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA, is seeking a heat-treat operator to operate, set up, and troubleshoot heat-treating equipment. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions, and document production and quality data while maintaining 6S standards in a 12‑hour shift schedule.

Starting at $18/hour with a planned increase after 90 days, the role offers an employee‑owned culture and opportunities for advancement as you master furnaces, lubricants, and process controls in a safety‑conscious team.