Bender

VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Canada is seeking a Bender to bend, curve, and surface rail to meet production schedules and specifications. You will read blueprints and work orders, set up a hydraulic press, and operate cranes with attention to safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a manufacturing environment with strict safety and quality standards. Niagara facility expansion offers growth and competitive pay progression.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, ITPs, blueprints, rulers and tape measures.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Bend, curve and surface rail for switch point stock rails and traffic.
• Operate hydraulic horizontal press and overhead cranes safely.
• Read and follow production schedule.
• Adhere to safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Work order reading

Measurement skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Crane certification

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 Bender is responsible for, but not limited to, bending, curving, and surfacing rail to meet production schedules and comply with applicable drawings and specifications.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Bend, curve and surface rail for switch point stock rails and traffic using a hydraulic horizontal press.
• Minimal deburring of rail with hand grinder.
• Read and follow production schedule.
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Heat rail with torches per work instructions.
• 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
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred
• Ability to read work orders, ITP’s, blue prints, rulers and tape measures
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals

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/