Lab Tech-Sampler

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Company paid life and disability保险

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement plan with matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Melt Lab Technician position at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is based in Decatur, Illinois. The role involves preparing metal samples for micrographic examination, performing spectrometry analysis, and conducting hardness tests to verify specifications.

You will evaluate results against customer and foundry requirements, operate light cranes safely, and document findings using computer software. We highly value safety, quality, and teamwork in our manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, ITPs and blueprints preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal samples for Micrographic examination to assess material structure.
• Perform spectrometry analysis for chemical composition analysis.
• Conduct hardness testing to verify compliance with specifications.
• Evaluate micrographic and hardness results against foundry and customer requirements.
• Utilize computer software for micrographic analysis and spectrometry reporting.
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes for sample handling.
• Comply with Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety, and Quality Procedures, Practices, and Policies.

Job description

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 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. 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 Melt Lab Technician to join our team in Decatur, Illinois.

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Melt Lab Technician is responsible to Prepares and evaluates samples from metal process for compliance to foundry specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal samples for Micrographic examination to assess material structure.
• Perform spectrometry analysis for chemical composition analysis.
• Conduct hardness testing to verify compliance with specifications.
• Evaluate micrographic and hardness results against foundry and customer requirements.
• Utilize computer software for micrographic analysis and spectrometry reporting.
• Safely operate jib and overhead cranes for sample handling.
• Comply with Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety, and Quality Procedures, Practices, and Policies.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Blueprints preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG ( one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Our website is

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.