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Amsted Rail Company Inc

Petersburg, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 02/06/2026 (Updated 6 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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out of 5 stars Petersburg, VA 23805 Amsted Rail Company Inc 296 reviews Join Amsted Rail - Petersburg, VA Brenco Bearing & Amsted Seals Divisions Amsted Rail Company, a global leader in freight rail solutions and an Amsted Industries business, is a 100% employee-owned company. Amsted Rail Petersburg is a global leader in tapered roller bearings and precision sealing solutions. We offer stability, growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact on our industries and communities. As part of one of the top five employee-owned companies in the U.S., you'll benefit directly from our success through annual stock awards and competitive compensation. If you want to make an impact, have a sense of community, and a desire to grow, then you should apply today to our opening for Header Operator .
POSITION SUMMARY
The Header Operator operates and maintains a line to set up, operate, and monitor the roller header line(s) to produce quality rollers for bearings process. Our header operator produces precision and verifies precision parts, applying knowledge of procedures and specifications, while providing troubleshooting support, to meet the customer's expectations, maintain departments uptime objectives, while meeting Amsted Rail's procedures and standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program Measure dimensions of processed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using gauges, in accordance with the departmental quality plan Check condition of work for defects Assist set-up personnel with changing over of work, attachments for various work lines/cells Select and safely use hand and power tools Lift machined components and position manually or with hoists or cranes Monitor transfer conveyors for proper operation Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems Adjust machine parameters using manual or automatic settings, change or adjust machine controls when machines malfunction or parts fall out of conformance Record production run information in the company computer system Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished work pieces
Department Specific Functions:
Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems Perform other duties as assigned To be considered a candidate must be able to meet the following qualifications: Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs. Wear department required, employer provided, personal protection equipment (PPE) Be able to regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift Mechanical aptitude and prior industrial experience a plus Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?
Employee Ownership:
Annual stock awards (10% of compensation) 401(k)
Match:
Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
Competitive Pay:
Competitive hourly rate considering prior experience, plus annual bonus eligibility potential
Career Growth:
On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities
Work-Life Balance:
Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, M-Thursday 10 hour schedule (5:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Additional Offerings:
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. #ff-dd-ov

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