High-Voltage Controls Technician, Forge Shop

Amsted Manufacturing USA • Petersburg, Virginia, United States • $33 / hour • 1m ago

About the role

Join Amsted Rail Petersburg as an Electrician (Electrical Technician 3) focused on our forging department. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systemsfrom high-voltage circuits and motors to PLCs/drives, control panels, and plant power distributionto ensure safe, reliable operation aligned with Amsted Rail procedures and standards.

Key responsibilities

Champion safety, ergonomics, environmental requirements, and LOTO.
Read, interpret, and create blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and manuals.
Install/maintain power distribution, lighting, signaling, and alarm systems.
Troubleshoot relay logic, starters, motors, and electrical metering/measuring devices.
Design, fabricate, and repair control panels; produce and update schematics.
Use test equipment including multimeters, meggers, amp probes, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
Diagnose/repair electronic controls, circuit boards, programmable controllers, and NC/CNC machinery.
Execute predictive maintenance and corrective repairs across the facility.
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, management, and external service partners; perform independent work as needed.
Complete maintenance documentation and data entry in maintenance systems.
Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards.

Forging department focus

Rebuild and organize heaters for the forging heater shop.
Plan and perform calibration procedures; change cameras per schedule.
Organize, rebuild, and pour castings for heaters.
Manage inventory: order components, coordinate with vendors/fabricators for repairs, and confirm timely delivery.

Qualifications

Journeyman exam or similar certification and/or equivalent training with experience.
Forging environment electrician experience preferred.
Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs regularly; prolonged standing, kneeling, crawling; comfortable at heights and in confined spaces.
Color vision to differentiate wire colors.
Consistent use of company-provided PPE.
Regularly on your feet and moving throughout the department/shift.
Current knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Schedule

Current forging schedule: 10-hour shifts, MondayThursday (5:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.); overtime may be required to meet demand.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive pay: Hourly rate based on prior experience, plus annual bonus eligibility.
Employee ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation).
401(k): Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match.
Health and wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions; life and disability coverage; pet insurance (available after 30 days).
Time off: 3 weeks starting PTO and 11 paid holidays.
Growth: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill, and advancement pathways.
Extras: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discounts.

Pre-employment

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & background screening

Essential functions statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

Amsted Rail’s 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.

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