Maintenance Technician / Industrial Vehicle Mechanic

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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 currently looking for a Maintenance Technician / Industrial Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in Decatur, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This role will provide assistance to production crews in mechanical and machine operations, building and facilities and associated equipment. Employees main focus will be maintaining the industrial vehicle / equipment fleet.

TASK AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Inspect industrial vehicle/equipment fleet to ensure vehicles/equipment are working properly and safely.
• Identifies any industrial vehicles/equipment that need repairs.
• Removes unsafe vehicles/equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
• Repairs and maintains various types of industrial vehicles/equipment.
• Understand the operation of pneumatics, hydraulics and general mechanics.
• PM plant equipment mechanically.
• Be able to use hand tools, welder and cutting torch.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Follows all LOTO procedures & conducts LOTO as needed.

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

• High School graduate or GED ; or vocational tech training in mechanical related field is .
• Minimum three years for proven industrial experience or an associate degree with 20 hours of industrial training.
• Forklift and Crane certification (will be certified in house if needed).
• 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.
• Experience in Railroad Industry is a plus but not required.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.

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 disability 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 (“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 , , , , , , , disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

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Company Descriptionvoestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products, and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.Company Descriptionvoestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products, and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.