Machine Operator

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voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, with ten production facilities across Canada, US and Mexico, is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of special trackwork for the railway industry. As the industry’s technology leader, we take pride in providing superior products, excellent customer service and unbeatable engineering design services to our customers. We are committed to bringing innovative solutions, products and services to our customers across rail freight and transit segments.

Nortrak Blue Family Culture

Nortrak Blue is our way of life and our commitment to our united Nortrak Family. We live Nortrak Blue through our values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity.

As a Nortrak family, Safety is our #1 commitment to our employees and Quality is our #1 commitment to our customers.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating plant Equipment as required / directed while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates production machinery and/or mobile equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain and operate with hand and power tools.
• Perform physical labor requirements.
• Perform regular and basic preventative maintenance checks and tasks.
• Maintain required paperwork and documentation of all work performed on equipment as outlined in preventative maintenance program.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

• Model and lead our Notrak Blue culture and values: (Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Regularly lift and move up to 20-25 pounds, occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing abilities related to job assigned.

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

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly line is an asset.
• Experience in operating machinery and / or mobile equipment.
• Ability to read work orders and blueprints preferred.
• Must be able to work as a team member collaborating with colleagues.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Working Location:

Salary:

• $19.57/hr (will increase to $22.46/hr over 15 months)

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.

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/

Nortrak Blue Family Culture

Nortrak Blue is our way of life and our commitment to our united Nortrak Family. We live Nortrak Blue through our values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity.

Safety is our #1 commitment to our employees and Quality is our #1 commitment to our customers.

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