Heat Treat Operator - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) Match

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Amsted Rail Petersburg seeks a Heat Treat Operator to set up, operate, and monitor heat-treat equipment for steel parts in a dynamic, teamwork-driven environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement on a 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. style workflow.

You will perform setup, operation, and inspection tasks, ensuring finished parts meet specifications while maintaining production flow and cleanliness. Experience with heat-treat processes is preferred and reliability is valued.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug and background screening required.
• Ability to lift, push and pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Wear department PPE as required.
• Regularly stand and move during shift.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate heat-treat equipment and related processes.
• Monitor furnace performance and adjust controls as needed.
• Perform quality inspections, hardness testing, and SPС tracking.
• Maintain 6S housekeeping and safe work area.
• Collaborate with team to ensure production efficiency and quality.

Skills

Drug test

PPE

Heavy lifting

Mobility

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Join Amsted Rail - Petersburg, VA
Brenco Bearing & Amsted Seals Divisions
Pay Range: $18/hr, with planned increase after 90 day qualification

Amsted Rail Company, a global leader in freight rail solutions and an Amsted Industries business, is a 100% employee-owned company. Amsted Rail Petersburg is a global leader in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing solutions. We offer stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our industries and communities. As part of one of the top five employee-owned companies in the U.S., you’ll benefit directly from our success through annual stock awards and competitive compensation. If you want to make an impact, have a sense of community and desire to grow, then you should apply today to our opening for Heat Treat Operator.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Heat Treat Operator sets up, operates, and tends to heat equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat-treat metal. The position works in a dynamic environment dependent on multi-tasking and teamwork to ensure coordination of daily activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adhere to safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements, defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.
• Perform all necessary operations related to heat treating a wide variety of steel
• Set furnace temperature controls to suite type of materials and process.
• Load and unload heat treat product.
• Monitor furnace and line performance status and accuracy, based on operational settings.
• Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished products.
• Perform quality inspection including visual checks, gauge usage, SPC tracking and blueprint reading.
• Perform hardness testing to verify quality product.
• Perform equipment and tooling set-ups.
• Use hand and power tools to safely set up presses.
• Remove and clean/replace tooling to maintain production and quality.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection checks on heat treat equipment and fork trucks.
• Communicate with all other team members to assure quality product production and customer satisfaction.
• Complete all necessary forms and quality records related to production.
• Maintain high performance during consistent exposure to physical demands and environmental conditions.
• Tag and segregate non-conforming parts, in accordance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems, enlisting the assistance of the Control Room Operator, Specialist or Maintenance as needed.
• Work with minimal supervision and consistently produce repeat parts and new first run parts, accurately within specifications.
• Perform daily 6S duties and basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe, including the monitoring of scrap containers.
• Complete other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Wear department required, employer provided, personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift
• Mechanical aptitude and prior industrial experience a plus

Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?

• Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
• 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
• Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate plus annual bonus eligibility potential
• Career Growth: On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, 3-2-2-3 schedule pattern (7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.)
• Additional Offerings: Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonuses, Employee Discount Programs

Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmitive 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.

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