Overview
Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is North America’s premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. We operate across Canada, the US, and Mexico, prioritizing the well-being of our people, global mobility, sustainability, and innovation.
Purpose of Position
The Machine Operator is responsible to operate machines and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the proper cleaning and preparation of castings as stated in the OMS/process sheet; efficiently inspect finished work.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and operate hand and power tools like rail benders, shears, punches, presses, saws, cold expansion tools, grinders, and Huckbolt tools.
* Perform inspections to eliminate spoilage.
* Clean up maintenance and machine area regularly.
* Read and follow the production schedule.
* Able to work with little supervision.
* Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
* Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
* Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
* Regularly lift and move up to 20–25 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Hearing abilities related to the job assigned.
Qualifications
* High School graduate or GED.
* Experience in forklift and crane operations is an asset.
* Knowledge of operating rail benders, shears, punches, presses, cold expansion tools, grinders, Huckbolt tools, hydraulic benders or presses, saws, and related equipment.
* Ability to read work orders and blueprints.
* Experience with measuring tools.
* Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Working Location
* Birmingham, Alabama
Shift
* Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
* Monday to Thursday, 4:30pm - 3:00am
* Friday to Sunday, 6:00am - 6:00pm or 6:00pm - 6:00am
* Overtime may be required.
Benefits
* A supportive, family oriented Nortrak culture
* We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
* Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
* Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
* Company paid life insurance
* Paid holidays and vacation
* Retirement plan with matching contributions
* Tuition Assistance Program
* Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee Recognition Programs
Application
If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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