Forging Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forging Specialist provides technical support to the assigned department with the focus on process stability, status, improvement, and training.  The individual should be familiar with the continuous flow of the process, including but not limited to, tooling implementation, mechanical systems, material deformation, material handling, and production metrics and recording.  In addition, this person will work with internal customers to determine root causes of product/procedure defects, train new employees, create content and catalog training materials, ensuring the team is meeting customer expectations as well as Amsted Rail procedures and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

• Adhere to plant-wide safety, ergonomics and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail, and outlined by the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program
• Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and specifications for tool selection
• Set up and program robots, loading/unloading devices, equipment for proper operation
• Lead diagnostic efforts to correct equipment breakdowns, process and/or product deviations, and operation failures
• Inspect, test, and correct machine parts and products
• Inspect and assess tooling required to support production needs, submitting appropriate requisitions as needed
• Work closely with operators, maintenance and engineering to train and be trained as well as to troubleshoot and correct
• Write work instructions and process planning documentation
• Conduct operator trainings on work instructions, hands on training, and trouble shooting
• Analyze and record data through company programs looking for trends, issues and results
• Assist personnel with changing over of work, attachments for various work lines/cells, and tooling removal
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment
• Operate machinery as needed for
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with standard office productivity software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable navigating shared file systems, cloud‑based storage (e.g., OneDrive, SharePoint), and document version control
• Ability to learn and adapt to company‑specific software, databases, and systems
• Strong keyboarding and communication skills with attention to accuracy and efficiency

  To be considered a candidate must be able to meet the following qualifications:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs. regularly
• Wear department required, employer provided, personal protection equipment (PPE)
• Be able to regularly stand and move throughout the department and shift
• Mechanical aptitude and prior industrial experience required

Why Choose Amsted Rail Petersburg?

• Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
• 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
• Competitive Pay:  Competitive hourly rate considering prior experience, plus annual bonus eligibility potential
• Career Growth: On the job training, pay for skill and advancement opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks of PTO, 11 paid holidays, Monday – Friday schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), with flexibility available and required
• Additional Offerings:  Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Bonuses, 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. 

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