Welder

VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition

Job summary

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Welder to join our manufacturing team. The role involves assembling and welding railway components using heavy machinery, reading blueprints, and complying with safety and quality procedures.

You will operate grinders and power tools, finish welds and assemblies, and work from production schedules with minimal supervision. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in welding and grinding operations.
• Experience with forklift and crane operations is an asset.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints.
• Experience with measuring tools.
• Basic mathematical calculation skills (add/subtract, fractions, decimals).
• Less experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process and assemble products per blueprints and drawings.
• Operate grinder, welder, and power tools.
• Finish grind, weld, fit, and assemble steel, iron, and manganese products as specified.
• Assemble products in a timely manner.
• Read and follow the production schedule.
• Work with little supervision.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Welding

Grinding

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Read blueprints

Measuring tools

Basic math

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Grinder

Welding equipment

Forklift

Crane

Job description

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Full Time Hourly Birmingham, AL, US

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 leadthe 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, andsustainability andinnovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our corevalues 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 genuinecare for one another's growth and development, acommitment to our customers, andfostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Welder is responsible for assembling pieces, and welding railway components using a heavy machinery that emits high heat.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Process and organize products according to the blueprints and drawings.
• Able to operate grinder, welder and power tools.
• Able to finish grind, weld, fit, and assemble steel, iron, and manganese products as specified.
• Assemble products in a timely manner.
• Read and follow the production schedule.
• 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:

• 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.
• Experience in welding and grinding operations is an asset.
• Experience in Forklift and Crane operations is an asset.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints preferred.
• Experience with measuring tools preferred.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Less experience will also be considered.

Working Location:

• Birmingham, Alabama
• 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
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness 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/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.