Maintenance Mechanic

Amsted Rail in; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of railroad wheels is seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic for their Keokuk, IA foundry. This role requires skills in machinery maintenance and repair, welding, and troubleshooting, alongside the ability to work autonomously. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience and will be expected to work on off shifts with overtime availability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Must work without direct supervision and pay attention to details.
• Candidates must pass screening and skills tests before interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery in industrial settings.
• Follows safety procedures and engages in accurate data tracking.
• Operates lifts and performs mechanical repairs from these devices.

Skills

Welding

Machinery alignment

Precise fitting

Rigging

Scaffolding

Lift truck/forklift certification

Blueprint reading

Mechanical design

Troubleshooting

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic (Finance)

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

The Mechanic position installs, maintains, repairs, dismantles, and reassembles machinery in industrial and construction settings. Their work must be precise so as not to introduce strain into complex mechanical systems.

Skills needed include:

Welding

Machinery alignment, installation, repair

Precise fitting of bearings, gears and shafts, motors, couplings

Rigging

Scaffolding, Operate JLG's, Scissor lifts and perform mechanical repairs from these devices

Lift trucks/forklift certification

Blueprint reading, mechanical design

Equipment and Mechanical System Troubleshooting, problem solving and repair

Conveyors, carousels, ASRS systems, monorails, bulk conveyors

Material handling, SDS and the ability to follow safety procedures and work safely

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 prior to interviewing.

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 towww.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

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