Charlotte Machinist Job Listing at Norfolk Southern in Charlotte, NC (Job ID 915841600-CharlotteNCUS28206)

Description

Requisition 33590:

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The Engineering department at Norfolk Southern plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our rail network. We focus on infrastructure design and maintenance, developing and maintaining track, bridges, and terminals. Our team implements cutting-edge technology and engineering practices to enhance performance and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards. We manage major construction and renovation projects from concept through completion, collaborating closely with other departments to align our initiatives with overall business goals. Join us to drive the future of rail transportation through innovation and excellence!

Primary Duties:

Duties include a variety of mechanical activities relating to the repair of heavy machinery used for railroad track maintenance and manufacturing of parts and assembly of components used on track maintenance machines. Machinists must be capable of operating various machine tools and equipment, manual, NC and CNC milling machines and lathes.  Experience programming CNC machines is a must.  Machinists must know how to use all types of hand tools and other shop machines such as saws, drills, grinders etc.

Journeymen machinists must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the layout and fitting of metal with or without drawings and have experience in sizing, turning, boring, grinding and finishing of metal. Welding and equipment maintenance experience is highly desired, preferably with vehicles, heavy equipment, power transmissions and fluid power (hydraulic and pneumatic) systems. Experience fabricating or manufacturing and assembly of a variety of mechanical systems is desirable.  Journeyman status is preferred but will consider those with less experience to fill student machinist positions.

Work Environment:

• Able to work inside/outside and be on your feet daily
• Must be committed to working safely and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Environment:  Shop/Yard
• Work on and around heavy equipment

Pay Rates for Charlotte Roadway Shop:

• First 40 creditable days rate: $19.62 per hour (50% of full rate)  
• The next 204 creditable days rate: $29.44 per hour (75% of full rate)  
• The next 244 creditable days rate: $31.40 per hour (80% of full rate)  
• Upon completion of 488 creditable days rate: $39.25 per hour (100% of full rate) 

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is a Fortune 300 organization and one of the nation's premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 19,500 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern is a major transporter of industrial products, including chemicals, agriculture, and metals and construction materials. In addition, the railroad operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a principal carrier of coal, automobiles, and automotive parts.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.