CUP CONE GRINDING OPERATOR - Day & Night

Amsted IndustriesPetersburg, VA
$22 - $25Onsite

About The Position

The Cup Cone Operator operates and maintains a line to perform multiple grinding functions on metal work pieces. Producing precision parts by applying knowledge of procedures to meet the customer's expectations and Amsted Rail's procedures and standards.

Requirements

  • 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

Nice To Haves

  • Mechanical aptitude and prior industrial experience a plus

Responsibilities

  • 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 Setup personnel with changing over of work, attachments for various work lines/cells
  • Select and safely use hand and power tools
  • Lift machine 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
  • Select program into machine control units to start operation
  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment
  • Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems
  • Remove and replace worn grinding wheels
  • Operate forklift to state part bins for processing
  • Monitor gantry devices and load/unload robots

Benefits

  • Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
  • 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
  • Competitive hourly rate, considering prior experience for additional pay, plus annual bonus eligibility potential
  • On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Employee Discount Programs
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