CNC Grinding Specialist — Cup Cone Operations

What if your next move powered the rail industry?

Imagine running a cutting-edge grinding cell where your decisions keep parts on spec and trains moving safely. At Amsted Rail Petersburg, you’ll program, tune, and maintain the Cup Cone line to deliver precision components—every shift.

Your mission

Own quality at the machine. From program selection to final measurement, you’ll drive results through careful monitoring, smart adjustments, and proactive maintenance.

How you’ll make it happen

• Champion safety, ergonomics, and environmental standards per the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program
• Load the correct program into machine control units and start operations smoothly
• Use gauges to confirm in-process and final dimensions per the departmental quality plan
• Spot defects early and take corrective action
• Support changeovers with Setup personnel; swap attachments across lines/cells
• Handle hand/power tools expertly; use hoists/cranes to position components
• Keep transfer conveyors moving; clear issues before they impact flow
• Listen for abnormal vibration and adjust parameters to stabilize processes
• Switch between manual and automatic settings to keep parts within tolerance
• Enter run data and traceability details into the company computer system
• Understand each operation’s sequence and the final part geometry

Department-specific responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor equipment care
• Troubleshoot part compliance issues and machine faults
• Remove and replace worn grinding wheels
• Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing
• Oversee gantry devices and coordinate load/unload robots

Do you have what it takes?

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs comfortably
• Wear required employer-provided PPE throughout the shift
• Stand and move across the department for extended periods
• Mechanical aptitude; prior industrial background is a plus

Grow with a company that invests in you

• Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
• 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
• Benefits in 30 Days: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life, disability, and pet insurance
• Competitive Compensation: Hourly pay with experience-based considerations and annual bonus eligibility
• Career Path: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill progression, and advancement
• Time Off & Schedules: Start with 3 weeks PTO and 11 paid holidays; Day (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.) or Night (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.)
• Extras: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs

Amsted Rail’s commitment to Affirmative Action:

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, age, or any other characteristic 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.