Maintenance Technician 3 at VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS NORTRAK LLC in Birmingham, Alabama

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. 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 to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining all plant production equipment including troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairs on CNC milling machines, hydraulic presses, saws, planers, cranes and jib hoist, forklifts, welders and other metal working equipment.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preventative maintenance, diagnosis and repair all mechanicals, hydraulics, electrical and CNC electronics on manufacturing machinery, material handling systems, cranes, forklifts, dust collection system, and the physical plant.
• Train operators on preventative maintenance Maintain a work order system.
• Layout, installation, and start-up of project work.
• Organize and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Understand the operation of pneumatics, hydraulics and general mechanics.
• Complete daily work orders and assignments in a timely manner.
• Understanding of Programmable Logic Controls, Variable Frequency Drives, Sensors and transducers including Pyrometers, Pressure Transducers & switches, Multimeters, Thermocouples and Proximity sensors.
• Must be able to wire motors and controls up to 480 VAC & 250 VDC.
• Must be capable of performing shaft alignments and understand what type couplers to use.
• Understand hydraulic controls and pumps including pressure relief valves, directional. control valves and flow controls on Vane & Piston pumps.
• Be willing to work outside in rain or snow.
• Understand lock out tag out procedures.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and move up to 20-25 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Hearing abilities related to job assigned.

Working Location:

• Birmingham, Alabama

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

• High School graduate or GED preferred
• Vocational technical training in mechanical related field is preferred
• 3 years of maintenance experience preferred
• Must be able to score the minimum required on the corporate maintenance test
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

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