Assembler

VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay progression

Extended health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Canada is seeking an Assembler for our Niagara facility to grind, weld, fit, and assemble turnout components per engineering specifications. You will work with steel, iron, and manganese rail parts to build track work assemblies.

Responsibilities include assembling switch points, frogs, and plates, using hand and power tools, and safely operating cranes. A team-oriented environment with emphasis on safety and quality is emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Welding, Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints preferred.
• Experience with measuring tools preferred.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Experience in Railroad Industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble various turnout components such as switch points, frogs, plates, etc.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Build specialty track assemblies for the railroads.
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes.
• Routine cleanup of work area.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reading work orders

Measuring tools

Basic math

Railroad experience

Education

Welding certification

Forklift certification

Crane certification

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Canada!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Canada, 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.

To support our new Niagara facility, we are creating new positions and new opportunities.

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.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assemble various turnout components such a switch points, frogs, plates, etc.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively, such as sledgehammers, pry bars, special track installation tools.
• Build specialty track assemblies for the railroads.
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes.
• Routine cleanup of work area.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Welding, Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints preferred.
• Experience with measuring tools preferred.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Experience in Railroad Industry is a plus.

Working Location:

• 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 extended health benefits
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs

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/