Rail Grinding Technician – Trackwork Specialist

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nortrak culture

Career development

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC in Pueblo, Colorado, is seeking a Rail Grinder to grind, fit and finish track work per prints and specifications. You will operate grinders and power tools, follow production schedules, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

The role requires reading blueprints/ITPs, basic math, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Welding, forklift, and crane certifications are preferred, with a focus on safety and quality in a family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate grinder and power tools as required.
• Finish grind, weld, fit, and assemble track work products as specified.
• Operate cold expansion tools, grinders, Huckbolt tools, hydraulic benders or presses, shears, punches and saws.
• Grind all transition rail built at plant per specifications.
• Read and follow the production schedule.
• Maintain clean work area and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Math calculations

Reading work orders/ITPs

Blueprints/rulers/tape measures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding certification

Forklift certification

Crane certification

Job description

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC in Pueblo, Colorado, is seeking a Rail Grinder to grind, fit and finish track work per prints and specifications. You will operate grinders and power tools, follow production schedules, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

The role requires reading blueprints/ITPs, basic math, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Welding, forklift, and crane certifications are preferred, with a focus on safety and quality in a family-oriented culture.