Maintenance Electrician

Amsted Manufacturing USA; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Rail Griffin Wheel in Keokuk, IA is seeking an Industrial Controls Electrician to keep mission-critical foundry equipment online and fully functional across a high-energy plant. You will troubleshoot drive motors, PLCs (SLC 500, ControlLogix), install wiring, perform PMs, and ensure safety compliance under OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA 70E.

Off-shift availability and overtime are required. Strong self-starter with attention to detail, able to work independently, and capable of documenting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work off shift with overtime.
• Industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems: drive motors, proximity switches, limits, lasers.
• Connect to PLC platforms (SLC 500, ControlLogix) to diagnose issues and implement program changes.
• Install new equipment wiring: conduit, sealtite, and wiring runs to spec.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records and data entry to support line readiness.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent worker

Detail oriented

PM tracking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SLC 500

ControlLogix

OSHA 29 CFR 1910

NFPA 70E

Job description

Shape the backbone of rail: keep our foundry running strongAt Amsted Rail – Griffin Wheel, the North American leader in railroad wheel manufacturing, you’ll join a team that powers freight and transit every day. As our Industrial Controls Electrician in Keokuk, IA, you will keep mission-critical equipment online across a high-energy foundry environment.A day in the lifeYou arrive for your off-shift assignment ready to own your area. Production calls, and you dive in: tracing faults through drive motors, checking proximity and limit switches, aligning lasers, and bringing equipment back to life. When control logic is the culprit, you connect to SLC 500 and ControlLogix PLCs, diagnose, and implement safe, documented program changes. Between calls, you install new conduit and sealtite, pull and terminate new wiring runs, and close out precise PM records so the line is ready for tomorrow.What you’ll work onTroubleshoot and repair electrical systems: drive motors and field devices (proximity switches, limits, lasers).Maintain and service electrical/electronic equipment, PC’s/PLC’s, variable frequency drives, and process control loops.Connect to PLC platforms (SLC 500, ControlLogix) to diagnose issues and make program changes.Install new equipment wiring: conduit, sealtite, and new wiring runs to spec.Champion safety and compliance using OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (LOTO/Try Out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, Mobile Equipment Operation), NFPA 70E, and proper PPE.What you bringProven ability to work independently without direct supervision; self-starter mindset.Sharp attention to detail, including accurate data collection/entry and thorough preventive maintenance tracking.Willingness to work an off shift with daily and weekend overtime as required.High school diploma or equivalent required; successful completion of screening and skills tests.Ideally, advanced technical schooling and/or 5 years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience.Amsted Rail’s Equal Opportunity Statement:Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.