MACHINE OPERATOR / INSPECTOR - GRINDING at Amsted Rail in Petersburg, Virginia

Job Description:

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

• Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail.


• Measure dimensions of processed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using gauges in accordance with the departmental quality plan.


• Check condition of grinding wheels for defects, cracks or chips.


• Assist personnel with the changing over of grinding wheels.


• Select and safely use power tools.


• Select program into machine control units to start operation.


• Remove and replace worn grinding wheels and dress new wheels to desired performance.


• Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing.


• Lift machine components and position manually or with hoists or cranes.


• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by worn grinding and regulation wheels or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.


• Additional duties as assigned.

** Selected candidates must pass an assessment and interview process.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants w2ill receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, 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.

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