Forging Specialist

Amsted Manufacturing USA; Petersburg (VA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Amsted Rail Petersburg is seeking a Production Robotics Operator to join the Forge Line. You will review job orders, drawings, and specs to select tooling and set up robots and loading/unloading devices for correct operation.

You will lead troubleshooting, inspect parts, and train operators while documenting best practices. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement with a Monday–Friday schedule and potential bonus opportunities.

Competenze

• Mechanical aptitude is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Ability to use shared file systems and cloud tools with version control.

Mansioni

• Review job orders, blueprints, and specs to select tooling.
• Program robots and loading/unloading devices for correct operation.
• Lead troubleshooting of breakdowns and deviations; drive corrective actions.
• Inspect and test machine parts and forged products to standard.
• Prepare tooling and support production needs.
• Coach operators and capture best practices in work instructions.

Conoscenze

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power

Descrizione del lavoro

Shape Performance on the Forge LineStep into a day where production flow depends on your judgment. You begin by reviewing job orders, drawings, and dimensional specs to choose the right tooling. You ready the line: programming robots and loading/unloading devices, confirming equipment sequences, and checking mechanical systems for a stable heat and deformation window. When something drifts—an equipment fault, a process deviation, a product anomaly—you lead the diagnostic push, isolate the root cause, and get the cell back on beat. Along the way, you coach operators, capture best practices in clear work instructions, and keep the data flowing to reveal trends before they become problems.To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.What you’ll doChampion safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices consistent with the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.Analyze job orders, blueprints, and specs to select optimal tooling and setups.Program and set up industrial robots, loading/unloading devices, and related equipment for correct operation.Lead troubleshooting of breakdowns, process/product deviations, and operation failures; drive corrective actions.Inspect, test, and fine‑tune machine parts and forged products to standard.Assess and requisition tooling to support production needs.Partner with operators, maintenance, and engineering—both to train and be trained—while resolving issues at the source.Author clear work instructions and process plans; deliver hands‑on operator training and troubleshooting guidance.Analyze and record production/process data to identify trends, risks, and results.Support changeovers, attachment swaps across lines/cells, and tooling removal.Perform preventive maintenance tasks and operate machinery as needed.Handle additional duties as assigned to keep throughput consistent and quality high.Skills you bringMechanical aptitude with prior industrial experience (required).Comfort with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.Ability to navigate shared file systems and cloud tools (OneDrive, SharePoint) with version control discipline.Strong keyboarding and communication habits with accuracy and efficiency.Physical and workplace requirementsLift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs. on a regular basis.Wear employer‑provided PPE as required by the department.Stand and move throughout the department and shift.Why Amsted Rail PetersburgEmployee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar‑for‑dollarComprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life and disability, and pet insurance available after 30 daysCompetitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience, plus potential annual bonus eligibilityCareer Growth: On‑the‑job training, pay‑for‑skill, and advancement opportunitiesWork‑Life Balance: PTO starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidays, Monday–Friday schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), with flexibility available and requiredAdditional Offerings: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, employee discount programsPre‑employment and 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.