Assembler

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. 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. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are looking for an Assembler to join our tam in Chicago heights, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Assembler is responsible for grinding, welding, fitting, and assembling all steel, iron, and manganese rail points for track work related products to the specifications provided by engineering.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Assembler is part of a team who is responsible for assembling all steel, iron, manganese components and switch points for track work related products to the specifications provided by our customers and engineering.

Task and Responsibilities:

- Safely operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks.

- Build specialty track assemblies for the railroads.

- Assemble various turnout components such as switch points, frogs, plates, etc.

- Ability to operate hand tools and power tools, ie: sledgehammers, pry bars, special track installation tools.

- Able to work with a team environment with little supervision.

- Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

- Routine cleanup of work area.

- Able to work outside in all weather conditions year-round.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements (e.g. education, experience, skills and desired competencies)

- High School graduate or GED preferred but not required.

- Forklift and Crane certification preferred (will be certified in house if needed).

- Ability to read work orders, ITP’s, blueprints, rulers and tape measures.

- Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

- Experience in Railroad Industry is a plus but not required.

Physical Demands:

- Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and pushing, pulling, or lifting objects for the duration of your required schedule shift.

- Use hands and arms to operate tools, handle materials, and reach for the duration of your required scheduled shift.

- Regularly lift and carry 30–35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

- Hearing abilities necessary to perform job tasks safely and effectively.

Work Location:

- Chicago Heights, Illinois

Salary:

- $21.70/hr - $22.70/hr

Shift:

- First Shift

Benefits:

- A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue 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 and disability insurance

- Paid holidays and vacation

- Retirement plan with matching contributions

- Tuition Assistance Program

- Wellness Program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Employee Recognition Programs

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 (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (www.voestalpine.com) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is https://www.voestalpine.com/nortrak/en/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.