CNC Machinist - Flex Shift

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Company: voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Location: Birmingham, AL

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 1+ years operating multi-axis CNC machines

Machines: Multi-axis CNC milling machines

Controls: G-code / M-code programming

Why this job is worth considering

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak has been building special trackwork for North America's railroads for over 160 years, and this Birmingham plant is part of that supply chain. As CNC Machinist, you'd operate and maintain multi-axis CNC milling machines that clean and prepare castings, reporting directly to the Department Supervisor. It's hands-on work with real ownership over program quality — managing CNC programs for recurring parts, running first-article inspections with QA, and helping teammates troubleshoot machine and tooling issues.

What you'll be doing

Operate and maintain multi-axis CNC milling machines

Read, interpret, and adjust G-code programming to ensure accurate machining; apply M-code programming when needed

Monitor machine operations to confirm correct tooling, cutters, and speeds

Manage CNC programs for recurring parts and issue them ahead of production needs

Help teammates with CNC program questions, machine operation, and tooling issues

Track hand tools, carbide inserts, and other small tooling — stock, usage, and ordering

Work with QA and production teams to complete first-article runs within tolerance

Help with machinery maintenance, installation, and setup

Suggest ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs through better tooling and methods

Machines, controls and software

Multi-axis CNC milling machines

G-code programming — reading, modifying, and troubleshooting

M-code programming (an asset, not required)

What we're looking forRequired

College degree in manufacturing technology or programming preferred, or equivalent CNC programming experience in a heavy manufacturing environment

Proven experience operating multi-axis CNC machines

Strong understanding of G-code programming, with the ability to read, modify, and troubleshoot code

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints

Proficient with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)

Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality

Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude

Preferred

~ Familiarity with M-code programming

Pay, benefits and schedule

Pay wasn't published for this role. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid holidays and vacation, a retirement plan with matching contributions, tuition assistance, and an employee wellness and recognition program.

About voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak and apply

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is North America's largest designer and manufacturer of special trackwork — rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling, and monitoring solutions — and part of voestalpine AG, one of Europe's largest steel producers with more than 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak operates across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. xhyhwjd

Apply directly through voestalpine's own application system using the link on this posting.