What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Amsted Rail Company?
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.
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