CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift - Amsted Manufacturing USA

Opportunity: 2NDSH006009

Amsted Rail has an immediate opening for a 2nd shift Maintenance Shop Machinist with a CNC designation at its operation in Granite City, Illinois.

Amsted Rail is the world’s leading provider of fully integrated bogie systems for the heavy haul freight market, with facilities spanning 40 locations across 10 countries and 6 continents. Through their state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, Amsted Rail is redefining industry standards for innovation and technology, providing customers worldwide with unmatched performance and reliability for the long haul.

This position is responsible for the set-up and operation of numeric control/CNC machines and machining centers for diversified production work while inspecting to assure that tolerances and specifications are maintained.

• Set up machines for a variety of parts using engineering drawing

• Run a variety of NC/CNC machines without assistance

• Change machine tool as necessary

• Inspect parts to required tolerances and specifications per in-process inspection and/or engineering drawing and/or visual requirements. Operator finishes parts to appropriate quality standards.

• Utilization of hoist/overhead crane/forklift to position castings in workspace

• Operation of hand/pneumatic tools

• Perform routine maintenance to equipment

• Perform minor assembly functions as required

• Maintain acceptable levels of production

• Report equipment and/or material problems

• Make program changes

• Operate a laser tracker

• Work safely and maintain general cleanliness of area with use of broom, shovel, powered floor sweeper, vacuum

• Record data/metrics as applicable via paper or computer- Accurately enter time and labor reporting daily

• Document any defects properly

• General laboring activities

• Safety: Demonstrates awareness of safety requirements in assigned work areas and wears appropriate PPE for assigned work.

• Quality: Machine and inspect completed machined castings to required dimensions with appropriate tolerances.

• Training: Accepts training and coaching from supervision and outside machining resources.

Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing position preferred
• Machining Technology certification from SWIC or equivalent trade/vocational school
• High School Diploma/GED or international equivalent
• Capability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings/sketches
• Basic math and reading skills
• Understanding of the Cartesian coordinate system (X-Y axis)
• Basic understanding of Geometric tolerancing and basic machine shop practices
• Ability to use micrometers and other precision measuring gages and equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Capability to use hand tools safely

Amsted Rail offers an excellent benefit package, which includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid vacation and holidays and more.

EOC M/F/D/V/LGBT

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)

Salary info:

$33.42 - $33.42 / hr