Shift Lead - Machining

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shift Lead is a front-line leadership role requiring strong manufacturing knowledge within the assigned department. This position helps set the tone on the production floor by overseeing daily shift activities, supporting team members, and providing clear directions to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The successful Shift Lead will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and will collaborate with supervisors, managers, and engineering teams to drive safety, quality, and production results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

• Follow plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail and outlined in the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program; provide front-line safety oversight for the assigned shift
• Lead daily safety talks for the assigned department
• Maintain working knowledge of all job functions within assigned areas
• Coordinate with essential personnel to ensure supplies and raw materials are available to support scheduled production, coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and leadership as need to support schedule
• Coach team members toward common objectives using sound motivational and corrective techniques, including recognition for quality work
• Support training, mentoring, and auditing of work to help ensure safety and quality standards are followed
• Inspect work for defects and support timely correction of quality concerns
• Assist setup personnel with changeovers, attachments, and adjustments for various production lines or cells
• Select and safely use hand and power tools
• Accurately record production run information in the company computer system
• Understand operational sequences, specifications, and finished workpiece dimensions

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• Select programs in machine control units to start operations
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment
• Troubleshot part compliance issues and equipment problems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to regularly stand and move throughout the department for the duration of the shift
• Mechanical aptitude required; prior industrial and front-line leadership experience preferred

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 based on experience, plus potential annual bonus eligibility
• Career Growth: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill opportunities, and advancement potential
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidays, and a Monday – Thursday Nights | 7:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.
• Additional Offerings: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs, including gym reimbursement

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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