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Careers With Amsted Rail

Amsted Rail offers employees the stability of an established industry leader, along with the chance to learn, grow, advance and make a difference.


CAREER DEVELOPMENT

At Amsted Rail, our organization is only as strong as the people we employ. We are continuously evolving to meet the demands of our customers and the market in order to remain an industry leader, and we encourage our employees to do the same. To help employees continuously grow and develop in an ever-changing marketplace, we have developed a formal People Development process that focuses on aligning development activities to both employee's career interests as well as the needs of the business. Amsted Rail's People Development process will provide the tools necessary to build our pipeline of talent for the future as well as create a rich and rewarding career experience.


At Amsted Rail, our organization is only as strong as the people we employ. We are continuously evolving to meet the demands of our customers and the market in order to remain an industry leader, and we encourage our employees to do the same. To help employees continuously grow and develop in an ever-changing marketplace, we have developed a formal People Development process that focuses on aligning development activities to both employee's career interests as well as the needs of the business. Amsted Rail's People Development process will provide the tools necessary to build our pipeline of talent for the future as well as create a rich and rewarding career experience.


Amsted employees experience a unique working environment, the stability of an established industry leader combined with the benefits of working for a private company with interesting opportunities to learn, grow and make a difference for our customers both domestically and internationally. We take pride in offering a benefits package that is among the best around.

AMSTED RAIL BENEFITS

Amsted employees experience a unique working environment, the stability of an established industry leader combined with the benefits of working for a private company with interesting opportunities to learn, grow and make a difference for our customers both domestically and internationally. We take pride in offering a benefits package that is among the best around.


HEALTH AND WELLBEING

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Amsted Rail offers you competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits that are designed to provide quality care at an affordable cost.

FINANCIAL SECURITY

FINANCIAL SECURITY

Amsted Rail offers an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) as well as a 401K plan, life insurance and disability benefits.


WORK/LIFE

WORK/LIFE

To help employees achieve a work/life balance, Amsted Rail offers a variety of programs and benefits, including an employee assistance program, an educational assistance program, access to auto and homeowners insurance, gym membership reimbursement, and 2 for 1 matching charitable gifts program.

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Amsted Rail is committed to employee development and offers online courses through the Amsted Learning Management Center, as well as the tuition reimbursement program for external learning opportunities.


Career Opportunities

Location:
Petersburg, VA

Pay Rate:
$28-$35 /hr depending on experience
$1 shift differential for Night Shift

Position Summary:
Night Shift Only
Repair and install production/manufacturing equipment. Inspect equipment for proper functioning and perform preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnose equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.


Essential Functions:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

  • Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns.
  • Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on production equipment as needed.
  • Perform breakdown analysis.
  • Repair mechanical systems, conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatics and air compressors, and pumps.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams and product manuals to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a part, machine, or piece of equipment.
  • Upgrade production lines with new equipment/technology.
  • Understand and follow proper lock out/tag out procedures as required.
  • Comply with GMP, safety, and audit standards.
  • Document work schedule and work tasks completed.
  • Perform basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.


Qualifications:
4 years' experience in related field with proven industry experience, including:

  • Industrial, heavy truck, automotive or farm equipment repair.
  • Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic components
  • Bearing installation and handling
  • Plumbing and piping
  • Blueprint reading


Benefits:
Benefits include being an employee-owner participating in our ESOP program and benefiting from an additional full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k). Amsted Rail, Brenco offers career advancement and long-term commitment to its employees through in-house training as well as tuition reimbursement. We also have a park! The park is our recreational facility with a swimming pool, fishing ponds, basketball courts and a softball field. Come join a proud family!

Additional Benefits:

  • ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan)
  • 401K company with above average matching at 4%.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (low cost plans)
  • 48 hours emergency time off
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation up to two weeks first year


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)



Location:
Petersburg, VA

Pay Rate:
$18-$24 (depending on shift and experience)
$1 shift differential for Night Shift

Position Summary:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Candidates have to be open for all shifts (1st, 2nd and 3rd).
* Forklift Operator experience not required, training provided.

  • Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail.
  • Measure dimensions of processed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using gauges in accordance with the departmental quality plan.
  • Check condition of grinding wheels for defects, cracks or chips.
  • Assist personnel with the changing over of grinding wheels.
  • Select and safely use power tools.
  • Select program into machine control units to start operation.
  • Remove and replace worn grinding wheels and dress new wheels to desired performance.
  • Operate a forklift to stage part bins for processing.
  • Lift machine components and position manually or with hoists or cranes.
  • Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by worn grinding and regulation wheels or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
  • Additional duties as assigned.


Benefits:
  • ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan)
  • 401K company with above average matching at 4%.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (low cost plans)
  • 48 hours emergency time off
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation up to two weeks first year

**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.

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)



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