Metallurgical Thermal-Processing Technician

100Hires, Inc.; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA is hiring a Metallurgical Thermal-Processing Technician for the heat-treat line. You will set controls, load parts, monitor furnaces, and ensure parts meet specifications while supporting safety and quality targets in a 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. schedule.

Annual stock awards and ESOP participation accompany competitive pay and benefits. Candidate will perform routine quality checks, tool changes, and documentation, collaborating with control room staff for efficient

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set furnace and line controls to recipes for materials and processes.
• Load/unload parts, monitor performance, verify parameters.
• Perform in-process quality checks and hardness testing.
• Change over equipment/tools and maintain uptime.
• Fill quality records and follow safety and 6S practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Join Amsted Rail — Petersburg, VABrenco Bearing & Amsted Seals DivisionsStarting pay: $18/hour with a planned increase after your 90-day qualification period.Amsted Rail Company is a global leader in freight rail solutions and a 100% employee-owned business. In Petersburg, our team manufactures tapered roller bearings and precision sealing systems that keep freight moving. As an employee-owner at one of the top five ESOPs in the U.S., you’ll share directly in the value you help create through annual stock awards and competitive pay.Day in the lifeAs our Metallurgical Thermal-Processing Technician, you’ll run the heart of our operation: the heat-treat line. You’ll set parameters, load parts, and guide components through furnaces, induction systems, flame-hardening stations, soaking pits, and vacuum equipment to harden, temper, and anneal critical steel parts used in bearings and seals. You’ll move confidently between stations, coordinating with teammates and the Control Room to hit quality, safety, and throughput targets.What you’ll tackleFollow all Amsted Rail safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices outlined in our Health & Safety program.Set furnace and line controls to the correct recipes based on material and process requirements.Load/unload parts, monitor line performance, and verify that parameters match operational settings.Interpret operational sequences and final dimensions; read blueprints to confirm specifications.Conduct in-process quality checks: visual inspection, gauge measurements, SPC tracking, and hardness testing.Perform equipment and tooling changeovers; safely use hand and power tools to set up presses.Remove, clean, and replace tooling to maintain quality and uptime.Complete preventive maintenance and inspection routines on heat-treat equipment and fork trucks.Accurately fill out production forms and quality records.Segregate and tag nonconforming parts per quality standards; monitor scrap containers.Troubleshoot product and equipment issues, collaborating with the Control Room Operator, Specialists, and Maintenance as needed.Operate with minimal supervision, consistently producing repeat and first-run parts within specification.Support daily 6S and housekeeping to keep the area clean and safe.What you bringAbility to regularly stand and move through the department over a full shift.Strength to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs.Comfort wearing company-provided PPE.Mechanical aptitude; prior industrial or manufacturing experience is a plus.Schedule & locationSite: Petersburg, VA (Brenco Bearing & Amsted Seals)Pattern: 3-2-2-3 scheduleHours: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.Ownership, pay, and benefitsEmployee 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 plus annual bonus eligibility potentialCareer Growth: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement opportunitiesWork-Life Balance: PTO starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidaysAdditional Offerings: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programsCompliance & noticesAmsted 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.• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening