Maintenance Mechanic

Torrey Holistics; Keokuk (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Rail – Griffin Wheel in Keokuk, IA, seeks an Industrial Mechanic to install, maintain, repair, dismantle, and reassemble machinery in an industrial setting. The role requires precise fitting and data-driven preventative maintenance to ensure reliability.

The candidate will work with conveyors, ASRS, and other material handling systems, with overtime as needed and strict adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and safety procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints and diagnose mechanical issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, dismantle, and reassemble machinery.
• Perform precise fitting of components to avoid misalignment.
• Operate JLGs and scissor lifts for elevated repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and document maintenance data.
• Work with conveyors, carousels, ASRS, and related systems

Skills

Welding

Machinery alignment

Bearings & gears

Rigging

Scaffolding

JLG/Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Conveyors/ASRS

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scissor lifts

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:

• 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.

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.

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