Maintenance Specialist 2 - Military veterans preferred

Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

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 lead the 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 core values 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, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Maintenance/Electrical Specialist to join our team in Decatur, Illinois.    

PURPOSE OF POSITION                                       

Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Maintenance / Electrical Specialist is to provide assistance to production crews in mechanical and machine operations, building and facilities and associated equipment. The ideal candidate is responsible for 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.

Task and Responsibilities: 

• Understand the detailed operation of pneumatics, hydraulics and general mechanics.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions. (AC & DC).
• PM plant equipment mechanically & electrically.
• Build electrical control cabinets.
• Have understanding of PLC and how to use them for diagnosing malfunctions.
• Able to perform repairs on electronic equipment.
• Able to utilize oscilloscope for diagnosing electrical/electronic problems.
• Be able to use hand tools, welder, cutting torch and electrical meters.
• Must be able to score the above minimum required on the corporate maintenance technician test.
• Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies.
• Follows all LOTO procedures & conducts LOTO as needed.

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

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Vocational technical training in mechanical related field is preferred.
• Must have two (2) years of tech training or equivalent experience; 
• At least one (1) year of related mechanical experience in hydraulics, electronics repair and related mechanical applications.
• Must be able to score the minimum required on the corporate maintenance test .
• Forklift and Crane certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, manual conveyors, JLG man lifts, and scissor lifts is essential. 

Physical Demands:

• 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.

Working Location:

• Decatur, Illinois

Salary:

• $32.00/hr – $35.00/hr depending on skills and experience

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.

If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply today!

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/

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. 

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