Maintenance Electrician

Amsted Rail Company Inc; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Rail Company Inc in Keokuk, IA is seeking an Industrial Electrician for our foundry. Candidates must demonstrate safe work practices and strong knowledge of OSHA standards while maintaining electrical and electronic equipment.

You will troubleshoot drive motors, PLCs (SLC 500, ControllLogix), install new wiring, and perform preventive maintenance with minimal supervision. This position requires a high school diploma and 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of verifiable industrial maintenance / electrical experience.
• Ability to work off shift with overtime as required.
• Pass screening and skills tests; strong OSHA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and electronic equipment, PLCs, drives, and control loops.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and drive motors.
• Install new wiring runs, conduit, and wiring as needed.
• Work with PLCs (SLC 500, Controllogix) and perform program changes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

SLC 500 PLC

Controllogix PLC

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

5 years: Industrial Maintenance / Electrical Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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