What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - Grinding position at Amsted Rail Company?
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; outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.
- Consistently produce repeat and new first run parts, within specifications while working with minimal supervision.
- Setup and verify gauging, in accordance with the gage card.
- Measure dimensions of processed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using gauges.
- Check condition of grinding wheels for defects, cracks or chips.
- Assist Setup personnel with the changeover of grinding lines.
- Select and safely use hand and power tools.
- Select and set program for machine operation.
- Remove and replace worn grinding wheels.
- Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing.
- Lift work pieces to load work pieces manually or with hoists or cranes.
- Monitor transfer conveyors and gantry devices for proper operation.
- Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by worn grinding wheels or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
- Adjust or change: machine parameters, diamonds or grinding wheels when parts or machine do not meet specification.
- Record production run data.
- Understand operational sequences and dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment as assigned by leadership.
- Clean, maintain and store tooling and equipment.
- Maintain strong communications with fellow operators, setup personnel, maintenance, engineering and supervisors.
- Tag and segregate non-conforming parts.
- Troubleshoot part compliance and equipment problems, enlisting the assistance of the Setup Operator, leadership or Maintenance as needed.
- Perform basic housekeeping (including 6S) to keep area clean and safe, including the monitoring of scrap containers.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidate must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally, wear required PPE and be able to stand, move throughout shift.
Benefits:
- Employee-ownership through our ESOP program.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).
- Monthly gym membership reimbursement.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- In-house training and tuition reimbursement.
- Access to our recreational facility with a swimming pool, fishing ponds, basketball courts, and a softball field.
Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:
At Amsted Rail we are proud to be an equal employment opportunity & affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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)
