Heat Treat / Shakeout Production

Job Description

Job Description

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 currently looking for a Heat Treat / Shakeout Production to join our team in Decatur, Illinois. 

PURPOSE OF POSITION  

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Heat Treat / Shakeout Production is responsible to assist the movement, organization and heat-treating castings and the removal of risers from castings by flogging with a tommyknocker.

Task and Responsibilities: 

• Pull and stage castings for heat treat by referencing Plant Backlog.
• Movement and the process of loading and unloading castings into the heat treat furnace.
• Operate Forklift, scissor lift, hoist, manipulator, and skid-steer. 
• Capable of taking oral/written direction, to be trained on a job function.
• Be willing and able to perform job duties associated with the training matrix.
• Read and follow production schedule.
• Keep heat treat area organized, clean, and free of clutter; maintain clear aisle ways
• Verify accuracy of Castings (Part #, Serial #, Weights, etc.).
• Perform daily preventive maintenances on equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor maintenance issues with heat treat. 
• Perform all other duties assigned by team lead or supervisor; i.e., sweep, empty trash, restock consumable items, palletize sprue bobs.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies. 

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

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Forklift Certified.
• Knowledge of operating hoist and skidster.  
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Excellent strong and effective verbal and communication skills. 
• Wear proper PPE for job assignments. 
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints preferred.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

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.

Working Location:

• Decatur, Illinois. 

Salary:

• $21.80/hr - $21.80/hr

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 ( 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 

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.