Maintenance Mechanic

100Hires, Inc.; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Rail Griffin Wheel in Keokuk, IA seeks an Industrial Mechanic to install, maintain, repair, dismantle and reassemble machinery across the foundry floor. The role requires precise fitting of bearings, gears and shafts, plus operation of JLGs and forklifts where certified.

Qualified candidates will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience; advanced schooling is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years verifiable industrial maintenance experience or advanced schooling preferred.
• Screening and skills tests will be administered.
• Must be able to work off shift with daily/weekend overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, repairs, dismantles, and reassembles machinery.
• Performs precise fitting of bearings, gears, shafts, motors, and couplings.
• Operates JLGs and scissor lifts; uses lift trucks where certified.
• Safely follows procedures; collects data and tracks preventative maintenance information.

Skills

Welding

Machinery alignment

Installation

Repair

Bearings and gears

Motors

Couplings

Rigging

Scaffolding

JLGs/Scissor lifts

Forklift certification

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Conveyors/ASRS/monorails

Material handling

Safety procedures (SDS)

Data collection/PM tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

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 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:WeldingMachinery alignment, installation, repairPrecise fitting of bearings, gears and shafts, motors, couplingsRiggingScaffolding, Operate JLG’s, Scissor lifts and perform mechanical repairs from these devicesLift trucks/forklift certificationBlueprint reading, mechanical designEquipment and Mechanical System Troubleshooting, problem solving and repairConveyors, carousels, ASRS systems, monorails, bulk conveyorsMaterial handling, SDS and the ability to follow safety procedures and work safelyMust 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.#ff-dd-ov