Lab Technician

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Lab Technician responsible for preparing and evaluating metal samples for compliance to specifications. Join Nortrak, a leader in rail solutions across North America, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing metal samples for micrographic examination.
Evaluates micro samples for compliance to foundry specifications.
Preparing metal samples for spectrometry evaluation.
Preparing samples for hardness specifications.
Evaluates hardness for compliance to customer specifications.
Computers skills in micrographic and spectrometry software.
Safely operate jib and overhead cranes.
Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate or GED preferred
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Micrographic ExaminationSpectrometry EvaluationHardness TestingMathematical CalculationsReading Work OrdersBlueprint Interpretation