What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foundry Electrical Maintenance Specialist position at Amsted Manufacturing USA?
Ready to keep a world-class foundry running?
We’re Amsted Rail – Griffin Wheel in Keokuk, IA, the North American leader in railroad wheel manufacturing. We’re looking for a Foundry Electrical Maintenance Specialist who lives for tough troubleshooting and takes safety personally.
Is this you?
- Do you instinctively lock out/tag out, gear up to NFPA 70E, and know OSHA 29 CFR 1910 like second nature?
- Can you connect to SLC 500 and ControlLogix PLCs, trace a fault, and make responsible program edits?
- Have you repaired drive motors and field devices (proximity and limit switches, lasers) under pressure?
- Are VFDs, process loops, and PC/PLC maintenance part of your daily toolkit?
- Can you install conduit and sealtite, pull wire, and bring new equipment online cleanly and safely?
What you’ll tackle
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and electronic systems across heavy manufacturing operations.
- Maintain PCs/PLCs, VFDs, and control loops to sustain uptime and product quality.
- Perform new installations: conduit/sealtite work, wiring runs, terminations, and testing.
- Document precisely: collect data, enter findings, and track preventative maintenance activities.
What it takes to succeed
- Self-starter who thrives without direct supervision and sweats the details.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced schooling and/or 5 years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience ideal.
- Ability to pass screening and skills assessments.
When you’ll work
Off-shift role with daily and weekend overtime as needed.
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.
Salary : $56,233 - $80,268