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Welder / Fabricator

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Chicago Heights (IL)

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

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30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Welder/Fabricator and embark on a rewarding career in the rail solutions industry. You will play a crucial role in welding and repairing manganese castings, adhering to safety and quality standards. This position offers a supportive work environment where your skills will be valued and developed. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you will be part of a team that is shaping the future of rail solutions. If you are motivated and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Safety Priority
Career Development Opportunities
Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
Company Paid Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
Tuition Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

  • High School graduate or GED required.
  • Experience in welding and grinding operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Weld and repair manganese castings or plates.
  • Operate welding equipment and follow blueprints.

Skills

Welding (MIG, Stick)
Blueprint Reading
Basic Mathematical Calculations
Forklift Operation
Crane Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Grinder
Power Tools

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 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 looking for a Welder / Fabricator to join our team in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Welder / Fabricator is responsible to weld and repair manganese castings or plates.

Task and Responsibilities:

  • Able to operate welder (MIG, stick).
  • Proficiently layout and weld plates.
  • 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.
  • Safely operate jib and overhead cranes.
  • Checking welds to make sure it falls within the tolerances marked on the blueprint.
  • 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:

  • 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, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing abilities related to job assigned.

Job Requirements (e.g., education, experience, skills and desired competencies)

  • High School graduate or GED.
  • 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.
  • Experience with measuring tools.
  • Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Working Location:

  • Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Salary:

  • $21.05/hr - $25.30/hr (after passing the manganese and steel test)

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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

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