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Amsted Rail
Forging Specialist
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$40,203 / year median in Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Forging Specialist at Amsted Rail Forging Specialist at Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia Posted in 5 days ago.
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Full-Time Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Forging Specialist provides technical support to the assigned department with the focus on process stability, status, improvement, and training. The individual should be familiar with the continuous flow of the process, including but not limited to, tooling implementation, mechanical systems, material deformation, material handling, and production metrics and recording. In addition, this person will work with internal customers to determine root causes of product/procedure defects, train new employees, create content and catalog training materials, ensuring the team is meeting customer expectations as well as Amsted Rail 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, and outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and specifications for tool selection Set up and program robots, loading/unloading devices, equipment for proper operation Lead diagnostic efforts to correct equipment breakdowns, process and/or product deviations, and operation failures Inspect, test, and correct machine parts and products Inspect and assess tooling required to support production needs, submitting appropriate requisitions as needed Work closely with operators, maintenance and engineering to train and be trained as well as to troubleshoot and correct Write work instructions and process planning documentation Conduct operator trainings on work instructions, hands on training, and trouble shooting Analyze and record data through company programs looking for trends, issues and results Assist personnel with changing over of work, attachments for various work lines/cells, and tooling removal Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment Operate machinery as needed for Perform other duties as assigned Additional Skills & Qualifications Demonstrated proficiency with standard office productivity software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Comfortable navigating shared file systems, cloud-based storage (e.g., OneDrive, Point), and document version control Ability to learn and adapt to company-specific software, databases, and systems Strong keyboarding and communication skills with attention to accuracy and efficiency 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. regularly 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 required Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?Employee 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 considering prior experience, plus annual bonus eligibility potentialCareer Growth:
On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunitiesWork-Life Balance:
Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, Monday - Friday schedule (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), with flexibility available and requiredAdditional Offerings:
Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonuses, Employee Discount Programs Amsted Rail's commitment toAffirmative 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-ovBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance