What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rail Component Metal Grinding Technician (Cup/Cone Line) position at Amsted Manufacturing USA?
Help shape the future of rail by producing precision cup-and-cone components at Amsted Rail Petersburg. If you thrive in a fast-moving, automated environment and take pride in accuracy, this role is for you.
Your core responsibilities- Comply with all safety, ergonomics, and environmental practices (Amsted Rail Health & Safety program)
- Gauge and verify part dimensions to spec per the departmental quality plan
- Inspect work for defects; ensure continuous conformance
- Support changeovers with Setup personnel; swap attachments for different lines/cells
- Safely operate hand/power tools; use hoists/cranes to position heavy components
- Keep transfer conveyors running smoothly; address jams or misfeeds
- Detect abnormal sounds/vibration and correct by adjusting machine settings
- Modify parameters in manual/automatic modes to maintain part quality
- Document production data in the company system
- Maintain awareness of process sequences and finished dimensions
- Load the appropriate program into machine control units to initiate runs
- Execute preventive maintenance to avoid unplanned downtime
- Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment issues
- Replace worn grinding wheels safely and efficiently
- Operate a forklift to stage part bins ahead of processing
- Monitor gantry devices and coordinate with load/unload robots
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs
- Comfort wearing employer-provided PPE
- Ability to stand and move throughout the department for the full shift
- Mechanical aptitude; industrial manufacturing experience is a plus
- Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation
- 401(k): Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar company match
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life, disability, and pet insurance (available after 30 days)
- Pay: Competitive hourly rate, experience-based pay considerations, plus eligibility for an annual bonus
- Growth: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement opportunities
- Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO to start and 11 paid holidays
- Shifts: Day 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Night 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Extras: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs
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.