Ductile Iron Finishing Technician – Growth & Benefits

VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance

Employee Recognition

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a Ductile Finishing Technician to finish ductile iron castings by grinding, cleaning, and inspecting to meet quality standards while adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include reading work orders and blueprints, interpreting inspection plans, operating grinders and shot-blasting equipment, and using calipers and gauges to verify tolerances.

A high school diploma and familiarity with measuring tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift and crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Grind ductile iron castings to remove excess material.
• Clean casting surfaces to prepare for further processing.
• Inspect castings for defects, cracks, and dimensional accuracy.
• Operate finishing tools and equipment such as grinders, pneumatic tools, and shot-blasting machines.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and inspection plans.
• Use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, tape measures) to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Wear proper PPE and comply with all safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading blueprints/ITPs

Measuring tools literacy

Safety awareness

Forklift/crane cert

Basic math

Education

High School diploma

Job description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a Ductile Finishing Technician to finish ductile iron castings by grinding, cleaning, and inspecting to meet quality standards while adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include reading work orders and blueprints, interpreting inspection plans, operating grinders and shot-blasting equipment, and using calipers and gauges to verify tolerances.

A high school diploma and familiarity with measuring tools are preferred.