Maintenance Electrician

Torrey Holistics; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Rail – Griffin Wheel in Keokuk, IA seeks an Industrial Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across our foundry operations. You will troubleshoot drive motors, PLCs, sensors, and control loops while following OSHA safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to obtain screening and skills tests. Candidates should have experience with electrical installations, PLCs (SLC 500, ControlLogix), and working off-shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate safe work ethic and compliance with OSHA policies.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced schooling/maintenance experience preferred.
• Equal Opportunity Employer statement applies to all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including drive motors and field devices.
• Perform new electrical installation of equipment and wiring runs.
• Maintain electrical/electronic equipment, PLCs, and control loops.
• Work off-shift with overtime as required and ensure accurate data collection.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Drive motors

Proximity switches

Laser systems

PCs/PLC programming

SLC 500/ControlLogix

Conduit/wiring installation

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conduit installation tools

Job description

Amsted Rail – Griffin Wheel, the leading manufacturer of railroad wheels in North America, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Industrial Electrician for our Keokuk, IA foundry.

The Electrician must be able to demonstrate a safe work ethic utilizing extensive knowledge of OSHA policies and programs.

Skills needed include:

• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot and repair Electrical systems including: drive motors, electrical field devices including proximity switches, limits, and lasers.
• Maintaining electrical and electronic equipment, PC’s/PLC’s, variable frequency drives, electronic/electrical troubleshooting and process control loops.
• Ability to connect to PLC’s including SLC 500 and Controllogix systems, troubleshoot and solve problems, including performing program changes.
• Ability to perform new electrical installation of equipment, including conduit, sealtite and install new wiring runs.
• Knowledge of OSHA 29CFR 1910 – General Industry Safety Standard: Lock Out Try Out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work Practices, Mobile Equipment Operation, NFPA 70E, PPE, etc.

Must be able to work without direct supervision, be a self-starter, pay attention to details including accurate data collection/entry and tracking of preventative maintenance information.

Hours of work will be on an off shift with daily and weekend overtime as required. The ideal candidates will have advanced schooling and/or 5 years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and successfully complete screening and skills tests.

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.