About us

Amsted Rail has been in business for over 145 years as the #1 supplier of train wheels in not only America, but the entire world, that’s thousands of wheels each day! We also have locations all over the globe involved in producing almost every part you can think of that you can find under a railcar. We are also the 7th largest ESOP in the country. An ESOP is an employee stock ownership plan that gives workers ownership interest in the company in the form of shares, essentially our employees own the company. The company's success is your success.

We have an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic at our Kansas City, KS facility. The open positions are for 2nd and 3rd shift, working 8-12 hour shifts, plenty of opportunity for overtime! The pay range is dependent on skills but currently ranges from $38-42 per hour.

These positions actively support the operations of the facility. The goal of the position is to keep all mechanical and electrical systems in the assigned areas maintained and repaired.

What will you do?

Work in a safe, controlled manner
Maintain a positive attitude
Work collaboratively in teams made up of maintenance, operations, quality, and management teammates
Perform predictive/preventative maintenance
Repair break downs
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
Assist the operations team as needed
Complete projects as assigned

SKILLS:

PLC Experience - Preferred
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and electrical equipment - Preferred
Prior experience in industrial maintenance - Preferred
Microsoft Office/SAP – Preferred
Certified welder - Preferred

Our environment:

Extreme heat and cold
Dusty/dirty
Loud

Amsted Rail is an industry leader that can offer more than a chance to succeed. This is where you can thrive. Our environment is energetic, our people are motivated and our career paths can take you where you want to go. We pride ourselves on being the market leader as well as having a management philosophy that promotes a culture of dignity and respect for all our employees.

For more than a century, Griffin® has been the proven leader in railroad wheel quality, design, and service. We have five wheel plants – four in the US and one in Canada. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance as well as a retirement 401k and ESOP employee stock ownership program (100% employee-owned).