CUP CONE GRINDING OPERATOR - Day & Night

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

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Stock awards

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO 3 weeks

Descrizione del lavoro

Amsted Rail in Petersburg, VA is seeking a skilled line operator on the cup/cone grinding line. You will review the production schedule, dial in machine parameters, measure parts with gauges, and document lot details in the company system while maintaining safety practices.

You will support setup with changeovers, replace grinding wheels, stage bins with a forklift, monitor conveyors, and adjust machines to keep production flowing.

Competenze

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs.
• Experience measuring parts with gauges.
• Comfort wearing PPE as required by the department.
• Pre-employment drug & background screening is required.

Mansioni

• Review production schedule and dial in machine parameters.
• Measure dimensions of processed work pieces with gauges to verify specification.
• Assist Setup with changeovers and attachments across lines/cells.
• Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing.
• Monitor transfer conveyors and ensure continuous operation.

Conoscenze

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial experience

Physical stamina

Strumenti

Forklift operation

Gauges

Descrizione del lavoro

What your day looks likeYou arrive to a clean, safety-first shop and power up the cup/cone grinding line. You review the production schedule, pull the right program, and begin dialing in machine parameters for the first run. Throughout the shift, you move confidently between consoles and workstations, measuring finished metal parts with gauges, inspecting for defects, and documenting every lot in the company system. You listen for vibration or unusual sounds, make real-time adjustments, and keep transfer conveyors flowing. When the job changes over, you team with Setup to swap attachments, replace worn grinding wheels, and stage bins with a forklift so the next sequence kicks off without a hitch.Essential functionsTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.Follow plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices defined by Amsted Rail’s Health & Safety program.Measure dimensions of processed work pieces to confirm they meet specification using gauges, per the departmental quality plan.Check workpiece condition and surface integrity; identify and address defects.Assist Setup with changeovers, including selecting and installing attachments across multiple lines/cells.Use hand and power tools safely and correctly.Lift and position machine components manually or using hoists/cranes.Monitor transfer conveyors to ensure continuous, proper operation.Listen for excessive vibration or other abnormal sounds and adjust to correct issues.Tune machine parameters (manual or automatic) and correct control settings when parts drift out of tolerance or equipment malfunctions.Record production run details accurately in the company computer system.Understand operational sequences and final part dimensions to guide decision-making on the line.Department-specific work you’ll handleSelect the proper program in the machine control unit and initiate operations.Perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.Troubleshoot part conformance and equipment performance problems.Remove and replace worn grinding wheels as needed.Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing.Monitor gantry systems and oversee load/unload robots.What you bringSuccessfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screeningAble to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs; stand and move throughout the department and shift.Comfort wearing company-provided PPE as required by the department.Mechanical aptitude; prior industrial/manufacturing experience is a plus.Schedule and rewardsDay Shift: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Night Shift: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.Competitive hourly wages with consideration for prior experience, plus potential annual bonus.Employee Ownership: annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation.401(k) match: up to 4% dollar-for-dollar.Comprehensive benefits after 30 days: medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life, disability, and pet insurance.Work-life balance: 3 weeks PTO to start and 11 paid holidays.Growth: on-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement opportunities.Extras: tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs.Amsted 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.