Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer 

Job Summary/Purpose:

Plans and coordinates maintenance of equipment within a department in a proactive fashion to maximize equipment uptime and verifies repairs are effective. Effectively utilized computerized maintenance management systems. Forms and leads teams to improve plant maintenance capabilities. Accountable for planning and scheduling department maintenance, repair and installation of production machinery and equipment. Schedules daily and weekend, and down day maintenance work and maintains an up-to-date log of work that needs to be accomplished. Provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership for Multi-crafts, Electricians and Mechanics. Major interactions include plant management and supervision, maintenance personnel, vendors, engineers, purchasing, technical services and contractors.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains proactive maintenance practices.


• Effectively utilizes CMMS system.


• Plans, schedules and coordinates manpower requirements for department maintenance and equipment repairs to reduce equipment downtime minimize cost and contribute to production efficiencies.


• Develops and implements a maintenance plan that is consistent with the TPM philosophy.


• Determines root cause of equipment failures and implements solutions to eliminate repetitive downtime


• Works with vendors and contractors on maintenance projects


• Continually evaluates effectiveness of PM’s. Updates PM’s as needed


• Determines spare parts needs and requisitions necessary parts to meet these needs.


• Performs other duties as required.

Job Knowledge/Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a combination of education and experience in the field.


• Three to five years of experience in maintenance management/supervision. Minimum of two years manufacturing experience, prior supervisory experience is preferred.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, SAP and SQL or equivalent. Familiar with CAD programs.


• Must be available to work schedules as required, cross train as required, and be able to display proficiency in the technical aspects of the area assigned.

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.

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