Cup Cone Grinding Operator, Day and Night Shifts

Job overview

The Cup Cone Grinding Operator, Day and Night Shifts role is onsite in Petersburg, VA. Compensation is not specified in the listing. Amsted Rail manufactures rail products and describes this position as producing precision metal parts to customer expectations and company standards. The operator runs and maintains grinding equipment, checks workpieces for defects and dimensional accuracy, and adjusts machine settings when needed. The role also includes recording production information, supporting equipment setup and maintenance, and following plant safety and quality requirements.

What you'll do

• Operate and maintain a grinding line for metal workpieces
• measure dimensions and inspect for defects
• assist setup personnel with changeovers
• use hand and power tools safely
• monitor conveyors and machines
• adjust machine settings when needed
• record production information
• perform preventive maintenance
• troubleshoot part and equipment issues
• replace worn grinding wheels
• operate forklifts and monitor gantry devices and robots.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cup cone grinding operator

grinding operations

metal workpieces

petersburg va

amsted rail

day shift 7:00 am–7:00 pm

night shift 7:00 pm–7:00 am

quality inspection

preventive maintenance

forklift

employee ownership

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• medical, dental, vision, HSA, life, disability, and pet insurance available after 30 days
• paid time off starting at three weeks
• 11 paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• referral bonuses
• employee discounts
• on-the-job training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Day shift is 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; night shift is 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. The posting lists employee ownership awards, 401(k) match, and paid time off starting at three weeks.

About the employer

Amsted Rail Company Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. Sector: 33.