Plant Equipment Maintenance Millwright

Your mission: Reliability that drives production

At Amsted Rail Petersburg, youll be a cornerstone of safe, efficient operationsbuilding reliability into every machine you touch. Youll install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production assets across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsand youll do it with craftsmanship and care.

Your Impact

• Prevent future downtime: Execute preventive and predictive maintenance, lubricate, and replace wear components before they fail.
• Restore performance: Diagnose problems using schematics and diagnostic tools; repair and reassemble complex equipment.
• Prove readiness: Calibrate machinery and run tests to confirm optimal performance before release to production.
• Record and replenish: Keep precise maintenance records in CMMS; monitor inventory and help coordinate parts and supplies.
• Champion safety: Practice OSHA and LOTO procedures and maintain an orderly, safe work environment.

Grow With Us

• Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards equal to 10% of compensation.
• 401(k) Match: Dollar-for-dollar up to 4%.
• Benefits after 30 days: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life and disability coverage, pet insurance, and more.
• Competitive compensation: Experience- and qualification-based hourly pay with potential annual bonus eligibility.
• Skill-building: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill opportunities, and clear advancement pathways.
• Balance: Start with 3 weeks of PTO, enjoy 11 paid holidays, and work a rotating 3/2/2/3 schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Extras: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, employee discount programs, gym membership reimbursement, and onsite medical services.

Positions currently open in Petersburg.

What Youll Need

• Technical foundation: Mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical; competency reading blueprints and technical manuals.
• Tools mastery: Hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, diagnostic and predictive/reliability equipment.
• Systems-ready: Basic computer skills and the ability to learn CMMS.
• Troubleshooters mindset: Critical thinking and spatial awareness to resolve complex issues quickly.
• Physical readiness: Ability to stand for long periods, work in varying temperatures, and lift 1050 lbs.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training, an associates degree, or certifications in industrial maintenance/millwrighting are preferred.
• 25 years experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing or production environment.

Pre-Employment & Safety

• Wear required employer-provided PPE for the department.
• Regularly stand, walk, and move throughout the department during the shift.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

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.

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.