About Atlantic Track & Turnout Co.
Employee-owned. Six decades strong. We manufacture, supply, and service components for railroads, transit systems, and crane runways—with a relentless focus on quality and safety. Join our Richmond, Illinois team as a Precision Rail Forming Operator.
Shift & Training
- Regular hours: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 pm–1:30 am (2nd shift)
- Training: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm (1st shift) before moving to 2nd shift
- Work location: On-site in Richmond, IL
Role Snapshot
- Suit up with required PPE (hard hat, steel-toe boots with metatarsal guard, safety goggles, gloves)
- Run daily pre-checks on bending equipment (look for oil leaks, confirm sensor alignment, position safety mats)
- Stage rail from carts; utilize overhead and jib cranes for safe movement
- Validate work/sales orders against material label codes
- Interpret and mark blueprints to achieve precise bends
- Record activities and quality notes on check sheets and work orders
- Transfer finished rails to subsequent operations
- Maintain a clean, safe workstation and provide a thorough shift handoff to the Supervisor
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC, etc.)
- 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing and/or hardscaping
- Blueprint literacy
- Ability to use a tape measure accurately to 1/32"
- Capable of lifting/moving up to 50 lbs
- Eligible to obtain internal crane and forklift certifications
Preferred
- Forklift certification
- OSHA 10 or 30
- Experience handling large metal materials
- Background in industrial metal bending
Core Proficiencies
- Shop Math Skills
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Hardscaping
- Machine Operation
- Metal
- Railroad
Tools/Technology
- Tape measure (1/32" precision)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee shared ownership plan
Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Make Your Impact
Bring your precision, discipline, and safety mindset to a team that builds the rail infrastructure the world relies on.