Maintenance Technician

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Maintenance Technician providing mechanical support to production crews at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Focus on equipment operation and adherence to safety protocols in Decatur, Illinois.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDecatur • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical operations, including pneumatics and hydraulics, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Proficient in using hand tools and performing preventive maintenance on plant equipment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical OperationsPreventive MaintenancePneumatics and HydraulicsForklift and Crane CertificationLOTO Procedures

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Hard Skills

Mechanical MaintenancePneumaticsHydraulicsPreventive MaintenanceHand Tool OperationWeldingCutting Torch Use

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift CertificationCrane Certification

Industry Keywords

Environmental ProceduresSafety ProceduresQuality ProceduresLOTO Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is to provide assistance to production crews in mechanical and machine operations, building and facilities and associated equipment.
Understand the operation of pneumatics, hydraulics and general mechanics.
PM plant equipment mechanically.
Be able to use hand tools, welder and cutting torch.
Must be able to score the minimum required on the corporate maintenance test.
Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies.
Follows all LOTO procedures & conducts LOTO as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School graduate or GED preferred.
Vocational technical training in mechanical related field is preferred.
Must have three (3) years of tech training or equivalent experience;
Must be able to score the minimum required on the corporate maintenance test.
Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and pushing, pulling, or lifting objects for the duration of your required schedule shift.
Use hands and arms to operate tools, handle materials, and reach for the duration of your required scheduled shift.
Regularly lift and carry 30–35 pounds; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Hearing abilities necessary to perform job tasks safely and effectively.

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.