Machine Operator

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Machine Operator operating machinery and tools for voestalpine Railway Systems in Birmingham, Alabama. Ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in production processes while adhering to all company policies.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and operate with hand and power tools like hydraulic benders, shears, punches, presses, saws, cold expansion tools, grinders, and Huckbolt tools.
Perform inspections to eliminate spoilage.
Clean up maintenance and machine area regularly.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate or GED preferred.
Experience in Forklift and Crane operations is an asset.
Knowledge of operating rail benders, shears, punches, presses, cold expansion tools, grinders, Huckbolt tools, hydraulic benders or presses, shears, punches, and saws.
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

Hand Tool OperationPower Tool OperationInspection SkillsMeasuring Tool ExperienceMathematical Calculation

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyAttention to Detail