Fabricator / Frog Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail systems company is seeking a Fabricator / Frog Fitter in Birmingham. The role involves assembling frogs according to blueprints and requires skills in operating grinders and welders. Candidates should be high school graduates with welding and crane certifications. This position emphasizes safety and quality standards, offering a supportive work culture and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to assemble and fit frogs according to the blueprint and specifications.
• Experience operating grinders, welders, and power tools.
• Ability to read work orders, blueprints, and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble frogs in a timely manner according to specifications.
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Operating power tools

Welding certification

Basic mathematical skills

Operating cranes

Education

High School graduate or GED

Welding, Forklift and Crane certification

Job description

Overview

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 prioritise 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 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 Fabricator / Frog Fitter to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama.

Purpose of Position

The Fabricator / Frog Fitter is responsible to assemble and fit frogs according to the blueprint and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Able to operate grinder, welder and power tools.
• Able to finish grind, weld, and fit.
• Able to grind filler blocks, fit standard and mag-tip switch points and other miscellaneous track-work related products such as switch clip assemblies.
• Assemble frogs in a timely manner.
• Read and follow the production schedule.
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes.
• Routine clean up work area.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and move up to 20-25 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing abilities related to job assigned.

Qualifications

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

Working Location

• Birmingham, Alabama

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 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 sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

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