Shift Lead - Machining

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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