Ductile Finishing Technician

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Full Time Hourly Decatur, IL, US

Salary Range: $21.30 To $21.80 Hourly

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we leadthe industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts,fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions.

Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people,global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our co revalues of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion,and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality,showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, acommitment to our customers, andfostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Ductile Finishing Technician to join our team in Decatur, Illinois.

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Ductile Finishing Technician is responsible for finishing ductile iron castings to meet quality standards. This includes grinding, cleaning, and inspecting castings while adhering to safety protocols and company procedures.

• 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.

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Basic mathematical calculation experience in adding and subtracting whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Proficient in using measuring tools such as rulers and tape measures.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Blueprints 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.

• $21.30/hr - $21.80/hr
• 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
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
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