International Equipment Specialist

Amsted Rail is the world's leading manufacturer of undercarriage and end of car rail components for heavy haul freight railcars and locomotives. Our company focus for more than a century has been on providing the most innovative products and integrated systems to meet the needs of the global heavy haul freight rail industry. For more than a century, Griffin has been the proven leader in railroad wheel quality, design and service.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The International Equipment Specialist will act as as International liaison between international and US based plants regarding all equipment. Makes sure each facility has the required functioning equipment it needs to facilitate it's processes. The individual will assist in educating individuals on correct and appropriate tools and machinery as well as providing needed quality measurements of machined parts. This position requires international travel to multiple facilities, including China and Brazil. This position will be visiting different locations 80% of the time, all work not spent onsite can be completed remotely from anywhere.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1.Provide plant support and training for operators of machine

tools and maintenance personnel of procedures for

maintenance of machine tools.

2.Introduce and evaluate new machine tool technology.

3.Coordinate projects with plant personnel, outside suppliers,

Facilities Engineering to assure execution in accordance with

schedules and budgets.

4.Coordinate and schedule the maintenance of equipment and

facilities to contribute to increased production efficiencies.

5.Conduct studies to improve the efficiency in buildings,

equipment, processes and methods.

6.Investigate and recommend new processes, methods,

equipment, and facilities to improve manufacturing operations

and minimize costs.

7.Recommend improvements for equipment reliability.

8.Lead plant personnel & contractors in troubleshooting machine

tool issues and determine solutions to address.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Requirements

• Experience with selection, installation, and commissioning of machine tools

• CNC machining (milling and turning) and CNC/PMC programming experience

• CNC Turning Experience

• Experience with cutting tool selection

• Experience calculating speeds and feeds for machining processes

• Advanced blueprint reading skills

• Advanced machine tool and machining process troubleshooting skills

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing

• Experience with integration of advanced material delivery systems for machine tools (industrial robots)

• Large parts machining experience and industrial manufacturing experience

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)

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.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.