at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC in Decatur, Illinois, United States
Job Description
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC
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 looking for a Pattern Maker to join our team in Decatur, Illinois.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting the Production Supervisor, The Pattern Maker is responsible for accurately measuring and evaluating patterns, completing first article check sheets, and demonstrating a solid understanding of core prints, core boxes, and pattern alterations. This role involves laying out gating and venting holes with precision and executing multiple pattern changes as required. By the end of the first year, the incumbent is expected to begin learning pattern modifications and mold-making processes to support continuous improvement and production efficiency.
Task and Responsibilities:
- Cuts and shapes parts using band saw, lathe, planer and router.
- Fits and fastens parts together to form pattern or section, using glue, nails, dowels and screws.
- Trim’s smooths, and shapes surfaces using hand tools, such as plane, drawknife, chisels and mallets.
- Assemble sections and verifies dimensions of complete pattern, using templates, straightedges, callipers and protractors.
- Glues fillets along interior angles of pattern.
- Construct templates for use in shaping irregular curves in pattern.
- Construct wood models.
- Repair broken or damaged patterns and correct patterns to compensate for defects in castings and be designated pattern setter.
- Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental, Safety and Quality Procedures, Practices and Policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements (e.g. education, experience, skills and desired competencies)
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Vocational or technical training in a mechanical-related field is desirable.
- Minimum of two years of technical training or equivalent hands-on experience in a related field.
- At least one year of mechanical experience, including work with hydraulics, electronics repair, or similar mechanical a
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI278534432
