voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

Technician

• Provide assistance to production crews in mechanical and machine operations, building and facilities and associated equipment
• Preventative maintenance, ensuring spares availability, spares development, complete maintenance functions of all utilities like cranes, sand plant, compressors, grinders, cooling towers, heat exchangers, heat treatment furnaces, melting (induction) furnace, disamatic, dust collectors, shot blasting machines, machine tools and cooler classifier
• Understand the operation of pneumatics, hydraulics and general mechanics
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, (AC & DC) under supervision
• PM plant equipment mechanically and electrically
• Build electrical control cabinets under supervision
• Knowledge of PLC
• Able to perform repairs on electronic equipment under supervision
• Must be able to score above minimum required on the corporate maintenance technician test
• Be able to use hand tools, welder, cutting torch and electrical meters

Maintenance Technician

Operator

• Operate machines and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure the proper cleaning and preparation of castings as stated in the OMS/process sheet
• Efficiently inspect finished work
• Maintain and operate with hand and power tools like rail 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

Machine Operator

QA Engineer

• Reporting directly to the Q. A. Manager the Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible to ensure implementation and execution of the QMS (Quality Management System)
• Set an example for all plant employees by performing all quality functions in a safe manner
• Ensure that product realization processes meet all applicable specifications and standards
• Performs internal process audits to verify QMS effectiveness
• Actively ensures compliance with the Nortrak’s QMS
• Liaises with customer inspectors
• Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies

QA Inspector

• 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.

General

• Receive iron into pouring ladle from treatment ladle.
• Add alloys to pouring ladle during transfer.
• Move ladle to disa line to pour.
• Pour iron into disa molds until full.
• Be able to pour iron neatly but at a pace necessary to keep up with disa cycle times.
• Pig iron after fade-out time.
• Maintain pour spout and throat openings.
• Keep ladle clean from slag build-up.
• Empty, replace and repair starter blocks.
• Maintains clean and safe work area.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies.

Iron Pourer

• Grind ductile iron castings to remove excess material
• Clean casting surfaces to prepare for further processing
• Inspect castings for defects, cracks, and dimensional accuracy
• Operate finishing tools and equipment such as grinders, pneumatic tools, and shot-blasting machines
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and inspection plans
• Use measuring tools (calipers, gauges, tape measures) to verify dimensions and tolerances
• Wear proper PPE and comply with all safety standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Ductile Finishing Technician

• Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Manganese Cleaning Technician is responsible to grind, air arc and weld manganese track work castings.
• Operate a 4 &frac12; inch and 6 inch cup grinder.
• Capable of taking oral / written direction, in order to be trained on a job function.
• Be willing and able to perform job duties associated with training matrix.
• Work on acquiring skills, per the training matrix, to become a Cleaning Tech Level 2.
• Able to work with little supervision.
• Adhere to Nortrak&rsquo;s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Manganese Cleaning Technician

Controller

• Complies with all Nortrak safety policies and regulations
• Complete month-end procedures and prepare internal management reports
• Analyze profitability by product, project, and customer
• Lead monthly financial reviews with the CFO, VP Controlling, Plant Manager, and other departments
• Support process improvement initiatives and assist with cost saving plans
• Perform profitability and cost analyses for a variety of projects, investments and products
• Assist decision making at a plant level with regular and ad-hoc analyses
• Prepare internal budgets and monitor actual results against budget
• Prepare quarterly revenue forecasts in collaboration with the production team
• Work closely with Purchasing, HR and Sales to optimize cost, pricing and overhead
• Manage product costing in SAP and review standard costs on a monthly basis
• Review and reconcile labor reports and analyze actuals vs production benchmarks
• Monitor inventory costing, balance and movement
• Collaborate with Production Team in managing inventory counts and various operations
• Identify, investigate and resolve costing and labor variances with different groups
• Ad-hoc reporting and financial management tasks as required
• Support plant team with analytical and financial tasks
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies at the plant level
• Monitor vendor invoices, provide classification and address errors
• Monitor and resolve sales order issues with Sales and Account Managers
• Ensure all costing is current, accurate and complete
• Manage deadlines and prioritize bids based on complexity, priority and risks
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-practice
• Identify and recommend cost effective material, design and process options
• Liaise with sub-trades for quotations and analyze quotes compared to historical data
• Use financial and non-financial data to make informed assumptions for costing

Plant Controller, Cost Controller

Engineer

• Support, maintain, and improve industrial automation systems within our manufacturing operations.
• Ensure equipment reliability, optimizing production performance, and supporting new and existing automation technologies across the facility.
• Comply with and enforce all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-based control systems.
• Develop, modify, and maintain HMI and control system interfaces.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, automation, and control-related issues.
• Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure control systems comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, schematics, and control narratives.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to reduce downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and automation upgrades.
• Work with production and maintenance personnel, vendors, and other Nortrak plant personnel in a team-oriented environment.

Controls Engineer

• Operate machines and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner during the production process
• Prestressed concrete setup
• Maintain and operate with hand and power tools like saw, flipping station, casting machine, stressing system, utility tractor, overhead cranes and hydraulic lifts
• Prepare and handle production templates throughout the production process
• Clean up production area regularly
• Read and follow the production schedule
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• Able to work with little supervision
• Adhere to Nortrak's Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Concrete Tie Technician

• 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.
• 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.

Maintenance Specialist

• Complies with all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.
• Complete month-end procedures and prepare internal management reports.
• Analyze profitability by product, project, and customer.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with the CFO, VP Controlling, Plant Manager, and other departments.
• Support process improvement initiatives and assist with cost saving plans.
• Perform profitability and cost analyses for a variety of projects, investments, and products.
• Assist decision making at a plant level with regular and ad-hoc analyses.
• Prepare internal budgets and monitor actual results against budget.
• Prepare quarterly revenue forecasts in collaboration with the production team.
• Work closely with Purchasing, HR, and Sales to optimize cost, pricing and overhead.
• Manage product costing in SAP and review standard costs monthly.
• Review and reconcile labor reports and analyze actuals vs production benchmarks.
• Monitor inventory costing, balance, and movement.
• Collaborate with Production Team in managing inventory counts and various operations.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve costing and labor variances with different groups.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies at the plant level.
• Monitor vendor invoices, provide classification, and address errors.
• Monitor and resolve sales order issues with Sales and Account Managers.
• Ad-hoc reporting and financial management tasks as required.
• Support plant team with analytical and financial tasks.
• Ensures all costing is current, accurate and complete.
• Continuously verifies estimated costs against actuals.
• Manage deadlines and prioritize bids based on complexity, priority, and risks.
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-practice.
• Identify and recommend cost effective material, design, and process options.
• Liaise with sub-trades for quotations and analyze quotes compared to historical data.
• Build and nurture healthy working relationships with a wide range of employees.
• Take interest and ownership of your responsibilities.
• Participate and engage in different initiatives as needed.
• Actively participate in production meetings to gain an understanding of products and manufacturing procedures.
• Perform peer-review on other estimators’ work and provide feedback.
• Eager to improve and support other estimators.
• Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

Plant Controller

Software Engineer

• Performing design work under the supervision of a Sr. Designer, Design Lead and/or Project Lead.
• Produce manufacturing / customer drawings with accuracy and Bills of Material related to the company’s products as per the latest company design standards/guidelines and industry and customer specifications using the designated CAD/CAM software, currently MicroStation and SolidWorks and NX (CAD/CAM) and SAP (ERP).
• Abides by all customer and Nortrak safety policies and procedures while on customer & Nortrak sites.
• Ensures design specifications of drawings meet customer and Nortrak safety standards.
• Produce practical designs and other design components (BOMs, ITPs, etc) for tooling and Nortrak product.
• Work with a high degree of accuracy developed through knowledge of the application, manufacture and service requirements, customer and Nortrak standards and industry state of practice.
• Stay current with company manufacturing processes and product/industry knowledge.
• Assists and/or creates Customer Request for Information (RFI) to clarify information needed for projects.
• Updating and revising drawings and BOM’s as needed and/or directed.
• Makes sure designs are completed accurately and submitted for official checking and approving.
• Maximizes utilization of time to complete projects accurately and meeting department and company commitment dates.
• Works effectively as a team member, develops close working relationships with customers and suppliers.

Designer – Engineering

• Provide assistance to production crews in mechanical and machine operations
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure spares availability
• Complete maintenance functions of all utilities like cranes, sand plant, compressors, grinders, etc.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions, (AC & DC) under supervision
• Build electrical control cabinets under supervision
• Perform repairs on electronic equipment under supervision

Maintenance Technician 2

• 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

Maintenance Technician

Machine Operator

QA Inspector

Maintenance Technician

Iron Pourer

Ductile Finishing Technician

Manganese Cleaning Technician

Plant Controller, Cost Controller

Controls Engineer

Concrete Tie Technician

Maintenance Specialist

Plant Controller

Designer – Engineering

Maintenance Technician 2

Lab Technician