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🔎 At a Glance

Company: voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak
Location: Birmingham (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20 – $35 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Mid to Senior (5+ years)
Work Authorization: Not specified

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Why This Role Exists

This role exists to support ongoing production and process efficiency in a heavy manufacturing environment.

At voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, this position plays a key role in developing and maintaining CNC programs that drive the production of critical railway infrastructure components, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Write, edit, and maintain CNC programs for production
• Collaborate with operators to improve programs and resolve machining issues
• Manage tooling systems, including inventory, tracking, and ordering
• Ensure programs produce parts that meet required tolerances and quality standards
• Support first article runs and work closely with QA and production teams
• Monitor machining processes and optimize tooling, speeds, and feeds
• Assist with machine installations, commissioning, and process improvements
• Maintain CNC program backups and documentation
• Train and support CNC operators as needed

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Machines, Controls & Software

You’ll work with equipment and software such as:

• CAD/CAM: Siemens NX, Surfcam
• Environment: Heavy manufacturing / large component machining
• Programming Focus: CNC program creation, optimization, and process improvement

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Materials You’ll Work With

• Heavy industrial materials (railway components, steel-based applications)

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What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 5+ years of CNC programming and/or machining experience
• Strong CAD/CAM experience (NX preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Experience creating and modifying CAD models
• Solid understanding of tooling, machining processes, and optimization
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience in heavy manufacturing environments
• Surfcam experience
• Experience supporting operators and shop floor processes
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

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Why Machinists Like Working Here

Machinists choose voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak because:

• Stable, long-term work in infrastructure manufacturing
• Backing of a global organization (voestalpine AG)
• Strong safety-first culture
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

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Pay, Benefits & Schedule

Pay Range: $20 – $35/hr (DOE)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition assistance program
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Schedule:

• Day Shift (hours to be confirmed)

Overtime: As needed based on production demands

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Apply

Interested CNC programmers can apply directly through hireCNC.

👉 Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.