Forge Operator — Employee-Owned, Day Shift Growth

100Hires, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA with company contributions

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA seeks an operator for our Forging Department. You will set up and operate forging lines to produce quality forgings in accordance with Amsted Rail's standard work instructions.

Daily duties include measuring dimensions with gauges, inspecting parts for defects, assisting with line changeovers, using hand and power tools, lifting components, and monitoring conveyors. You will document production data and maintain safety and communication with team.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment drug & background screening.
• Lift 10–50 lbs.
• Wear department PPE provided by employer.
• Stand and move regularly during shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate forging lines to produce quality forgings.
• Measure dimensions with gauges per specifications.
• Check work for defects and conformity.
• Assist with changeovers for different lines/cells.
• Select and safely use hand and power tools.
• Lift and position machine components.
• Monitor transfer conveyors for proper operation.
• Listen to machines and adjust settings as needed.
• Adjust machine parameters and respond to malfunctions.
• Record production run data in the company system.
• Understand sequences and dimensions of finished parts.
• Maintain communication with operators, setup personnel and supervisors.
• Perform department-specific tasks: start programs on machine control units; perform preventive maintenance; troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial experience

Job description

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA seeks an operator for our Forging Department. You will set up and operate forging lines to produce quality forgings in accordance with Amsted Rail's standard work instructions.

Daily duties include measuring dimensions with gauges, inspecting parts for defects, assisting with line changeovers, using hand and power tools, lifting components, and monitoring conveyors. You will document production data and maintain safety and communication with team.