FORGE OPERATOR at Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Review work documentation to understand production requirements for the shift/day.


• Perform equipment start-up, verify first piece where required, and monitor performance during production through the observation of gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.


• Conduct quality part checks through measurement and visual inspection in accordance with Quality Plan.


• Operate and make necessary adjustments to forging equipment and tooling.


• Perform equipment and tooling set-ups.


• Use specialized measuring equipment to verify dies, tooling and parts conform to specifications.


• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and take appropriate action.


• Perform SPC tracking and blueprint reading, as required.


• Remove and clean or replace tooling, as required.


• Record production run information through manual documentation and checklists and/or computer systems.


• Perform preventative maintenance and inspection checks on equipment.


• Tag and segregate conforming and non-conforming parts, in accordance with quality standards.


• Clean, maintain and store tooling and equipment, in accordance with good practices established by Amsted Rail.


• Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems, enlisting the assistance of the department technical expertise or Maintenance as needed.


• Perform basic housekeeping (e.g., 6S duties) to keep area clean and safe, including the monitoring of scrap containers.


• Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.


• Understand operational sequences and dimensions of work pieces.


• Maintain strong communications with fellow operators, setup personnel and supervisors.


• Work with minimal supervision and consistently produce repeat parts and new first run parts according to Quality Plan specifications.


• Maintain high performance during consistent exposure, physical demands and environmental conditions.


• Perform other duties, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to pass online skills assessment


• Proven mechanical aptitude


• Prior industrial experience is a plus


• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift

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.