FORGE OPERATOR

Advanced Graphite Materials • Petersburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an opening for Machine Operator in our Forging Department. In this role you will set up and operate forging lines to produce quality forgings, in accordance with Amsted Rail's standard work instructions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 Policy and Procedures 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 company 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 actions as necessary Remove, clean, and/or replace tooling, as needed 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 & equipment, in accordance with best practices Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems, enlisting the assistance of the department technical expertise or maintenance as needed Perform basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe, including the monitoring of scrap containers 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 specifications Maintain high performance during changes in physical demands and environmental conditions Perform other duties, as assigned, including basic equipment operation, packaging, and material handling

Requirements

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Lift, push & pull up 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 Policy and Procedures
• 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 company 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 actions as necessary
• Remove, clean, and/or replace tooling, as needed
• 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 & equipment, in accordance with best practices
• Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems, enlisting the assistance of the department technical expertise or maintenance as needed
• Perform basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe, including the monitoring of scrap containers
• 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 specifications
• Maintain high performance during changes in physical demands and environmental conditions
• Perform other duties, as assigned, including basic equipment operation, packaging, and material handling

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (100% employee owned through ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, healthcare/flexible spending, and 401(k))
• Annual bonus potential
• Gym membership reimbursement and corporate discount programs
• In-house training, tuition reimbursement, and pay for skill (experience pay, annual merit and skill progression increases)
• Access to BRENCO Park, our on-site recreational facility with seasonal swimming pool, fishing pond, softball field, basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed