What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precision Grinding Quality Inspector — Bearing Components position at Amsted Manufacturing USA?
Join Amsted Rail – Petersburg, VA
Brenco Bearing & Amsted Seals Divisions
Amsted Rail Company is a global leader in freight rail solutions and a 100% employee‑owned business within Amsted Industries. In Petersburg, our Brenco Bearing and Amsted Seals teams manufacture tapered roller bearings and precision sealing products used around the world. We’re seeking a Precision Grinding Quality Inspector to safeguard product conformity and support our grinding operations.
A day in this role
You’ll begin your shift centered on safety—following plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices defined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program. Moving between grinding lines and cells, you’ll verify part dimensions and features against prints/specifications using gauges and other metrology tools, document your results, and collaborate with operators and setup personnel to keep quality on track.
What you will do
- Inspect machined and fabricated bearing components for conformance to prints/specifications; check all work products for defects
- Measure critical dimensions of processed parts per the departmental quality plan using gauges and related inspection devices
- Assist with first‑piece inspections and support setup personnel during changeovers across work lines/cells
- Record inspection and test data in accordance with quality procedures; enter production run information in the company computer system
- Segregate nonconforming material and promptly notify appropriate personnel and supervisors regarding product issues
- Lift and position machine components manually or using hoists/cranes
- Contribute as needed to operating equipment, packing products, and material handling
To perform successfully, you must be able to carry out each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
What you bring
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
- Able to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs; comfortable standing and moving throughout the department for the full shift
- Willing to wear employer‑provided PPE as required by the department
- Mechanical aptitude; prior industrial/manufacturing experience is a plus
Why Amsted Rail Petersburg
- Employee ownership: Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation
- 401(k) match: Up to 4% dollar‑for‑dollar
- Benefits after 30 days: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and pet insurance
- Competitive pay: Hourly rate based on experience, plus eligibility for an annual bonus
- Grow here: On‑the‑job training, pay‑for‑skill, and advancement opportunities
- Time away: PTO starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidays, 12‑hour Day Schedule (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
- Extras: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, 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.