Amsted Manufacturing USA
Location
Petersburg, VA | United States
Job description
Opportunity: MACHI004907
Set up and operate forging lines to produce quality forgings, in accordance with Amsted standard work instructions.
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.
**Selected candidates must pass an assessment and interview process.
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, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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$17 - $22 / hr
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