Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanical Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Keep Our Lines Moving: A Day in the Life

Step onto the floor of our Petersburg facility and youre the go-to pro who keeps production humming. You start by reviewing scheduled preventive work, then make rounds to inspect, lubricate, and swap out worn parts before they cause downtime. Mid-morning, a machine signals a faultyou dig into schematics, trace hydraulics and pneumatics, isolate the issue, and bring the equipment back online. After lunch, you calibrate a system, verify performance with test runs, update your CMMS notes, and finish your shift with a spotless, safe work area.

What Youll Handle

• Preventive maintenance: Routine inspections, lubrication, and component replacement to avert unplanned failures.
• Troubleshooting & diagnostics: Use schematics, precision instruments, and observation to identify root causes and resolve mechanical problems rapidly.
• Repairs: Safely disassemble, fix, and reassemble complex production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Calibration & testing: Adjust machines for peak performance; run tests to validate repairs before release to production.
• Documentation: Record work in CMMS, track parts usage, and coordinate needed spares.
• Safety compliance: Follow OSHA, LOTO, and safe work practices while maintaining a clean, organized environment.

What You Bring

• Technical depth: Solid grounding in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical; can read blueprints and manuals.
• Tools & tech: Comfortable with hand/power tools, precision measuring devices, diagnostic gear, and predictive/reliability equipment.
• CMMS-ready: Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and use maintenance software.
• Problem-solving: Critical thinking and spatial awareness for complex mechanical challenges.
• Physical capability: Stand for long periods, lift 1050 lbs, and work in varying temperatures and industrial conditions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training, an associates in industrial maintenance/millwrighting, or related certifications preferred.
• 25 years of experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic in fast-paced manufacturing or production.

Before You Start

• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Wear required employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) for the department.
• Lift, push & pull 10 to 50 lbs.
• Regularly stand, walk, and move throughout the department during the shift.

Rewards & Growth at Amsted Rail Petersburg

• Employee ownership: Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation.
• 401(k) match: Dollar-for-dollar up to 4%.
• Benefits from day 30: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life, disability, pet insurance, and more.
• Competitive pay: Hourly rate based on your experience and qualifications, plus potential annual bonus eligibility.
• Career advancement: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill opportunities, and growth within a stable, expanding operation.
• Work-life balance: PTO starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidays, and a rotating 3/2/2/3 schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Extras: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, employee discounts, gym membership reimbursement, and onsite medical services.

Opportunities are currently available at our Petersburg facility.

Compliance & EEO

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Following plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental standards, including all requirements outlined in the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program.

Amsted Rails commitment to Affirmative Action:

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified 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.

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