Shift Lead - Machining

Amsted Manufacturing USA; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

401(k) Match

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Amsted Manufacturing USA is seeking a Night Shift Lead for precision machining to drive safety, quality, and on-time production. You will lead safety talks, guide operators, and coordinate with maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

You will inspect output, manage changeovers, and support continuous improvement on the shop floor. The role requires manual dexterity, PPE adherence, and stamina for night shifts.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving on a production floor.
• Experience leading on a production floor is preferred.
• Ability to lift 10–50 lbs, wear PPE, and stay on feet for full shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices on the night shift.
• Open each night with a safety talk and guide teams to adhere to quality standards.
• Coordinate materials, tooling, and consumables and support maintenance to keep the schedule on track.
• Coach and correct performance to align the team with safety and production goals.
• Inspect output for defects and drive timely containment of quality issues.
• Assist with changeovers and adjustments to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety leadership

Team coaching

Ergonomics awareness

Tools

CNC machine control

Job description

Lead the Nightly Rhythm of Precision MachiningPicture your evening: it’s 7:00 p.m. and the team gathers around you. You kick off a focused safety talk, align the crew on priorities, check that tooling and raw materials are in place, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering so machines are ready to run. Throughout the night, you coach operators, verify part quality, keep production moving, and make sure every job is done safely, efficiently, and to spec. By 5:00 a.m., you’ve helped deliver a clean handoff into the next day—safely, on schedule, and with pride.What You’ll OwnChampion plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices outlined in the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program; provide real-time, on-floor safety leadership for your shift.Open each night with a clear, relevant safety talk for your department.Stay fluent in the core tasks across your area so you can guide, assist, and audit work effectively.Coordinate materials, tooling, and consumables; partner with maintenance, engineering, and leadership to keep the schedule on track.Coach and correct constructively—recognize great work and address gaps to align the team to shared goals.Support training, mentoring, and work audits to uphold rigorous safety and quality standards.Inspect output for defects and drive timely containment and correction of quality concerns.Assist with changeovers, attachments, and fine adjustments across lines or cells to reduce downtime.Use hand and power tools safely and appropriately.Record production run details accurately in the company’s computer systems.Read and apply operational sequences, specifications, and final part dimensions.Machining FocusLoad/select programs on machine control units and start operations confidently.Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep equipment reliable.Troubleshoot part conformance issues and machine faults to restore capability quickly.What You BringMechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving in an industrial environment.Experience leading from the front on a production floor is preferred.Comfort lifting, pushing, and pulling 10–50 lbs.Ability to wear employer-provided PPE.Stamina to stand and move throughout the department for the full shift.Rewards & ScheduleEmployee 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 insurance, disability coverage, 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 opportunities, and advancement potentialWork-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidays, and a Monday – Thursday Nights | 7:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.Additional Offerings: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs, including gym reimbursementConditions of EmploymentSuccessfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background checkAmsted 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.