Induction/Furnace Heat‑Treatment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Make metal perform at its best

Join Amsted Rail Petersburg and take ownership of critical heat-treatment operations that shape product performance and reliability. You will configure and run furnaces, induction and flame-hardening systems, soaking pits, and vacuum equipment to achieve precise tempering, hardening, and annealing results—safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Your impact

• Program and adjust furnace temperature controls to match material specifications and process requirements.
• Load/unload parts and manage flow through the heat-treat line.
• Continuously monitor equipment status and parameters; verify conformance to operational setpoints.
• Read blueprints, follow operational sequences, and confirm finished dimensions.
• Execute in-process quality checks: visual inspection, gauges, SPC tracking, and hardness testing.
• Set up equipment and tooling; use hand and power tools to set up presses.
• Remove, clean, and change tooling to maintain uptime and quality.
• Complete preventative maintenance and inspection checks on heat-treat systems and fork trucks.
• Document production and quality results; tag and segregate nonconforming material.
• Collaborate with the Control Room Operator, Specialists, and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Deliver repeat and first-run parts to spec with minimal supervision.
• Maintain 6S and housekeeping standards, including scrap container oversight.

What you bring

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 10–50 lbs, and stand/walk throughout the shift.
• Commitment to PPE and safety, ergonomics, and environmental requirements.
• Mechanical aptitude; prior industrial experience preferred.

What we offer

• Employee Ownership: annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation.
• 401(k) Match: up to 4% dollar-for-dollar.
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life and disability, and pet insurance—available after 30 days.
• Competitive Pay: hourly rate plus potential annual bonus.
• Career Growth: on-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: PTO starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidays, and a 3-2-2-3 pattern (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.).
• Additional Perks: tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs.

Safety and quality first

We champion a safety-first culture and rigorous quality standards so you can focus on delivering precision heat-treatment outcomes that keep our customers moving.

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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