About the Role
Alstom is a global leader in mobility solutions, offering a diverse portfolio of transportation systems and services. We are committed to greener and smarter mobility, connecting cities and reducing carbon emissions.
Responsibilities
- Perform all welding operations for rail vehicle manufacturing.
- Operate and learn all welding machines including GMAW, GTAW, and Resistance Spot Welders.
- Set up welding machines with minimal supervision.
- Understand material properties, methods, and basic setup, verification, adjustment, and operation of welding equipment and hand tools.
- Read blueprints or work instructions, set up jigs and fixtures, and comprehend welding symbols and sequences.
- Safely use a variety of hand and power tools.
- Work safely in compliance with Alstom Zero Deviation Procedures and EHS regulations.
- Weld different types of materials (e.g., carbon steel, stainless steel) and pass applicable welder evaluation Level C tests.
- Communicate effectively with Supervision, Level A welders, Engineering, and Quality departments regarding design or material changes.
- Be adaptable to different work assignments and maintain a clean working environment.
- Listen, learn, and comprehend from experienced welders to meet company and customer requirements.
- Assist in new process development and product troubleshooting.
- Utilize digital technology in daily work responsibilities.
- Obtain or possess external certifications (AWS/ANST or equivalent).
- Inspect arc or spot welded weldments and perform dimensional measurements.
- Demonstrate working knowledge in other welding processes such as SMAW & FCAW.
- Apply knowledge of post-weld finishing technology and tools (Graining SS/passivation/straightening).
- Possess acceptable hand/eye coordination and pass a visual acuity test.
- Have working knowledge of non-destructive testing (e.g., dye-penetrant, magnetic particle) or equivalent certification.
- Perform any other assigned responsibilities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, 2-year vocational degree, or equivalent welding certificate with experience.
- 2-5 years of experience required.
- Proficiency with automatic/hand operated burning equipment.
- Knowledge of welding processes and machines (GMAW/GTAW).
- Ability to read blueprints and understand weld symbols.
- Skilled in using hand/power tools.
- Adaptability and customer focus.
- Ability to accept and apply feedback, and offer feedback to leadership and team members.
- Experience with fabrication and application of jigs/mechanical principles.
- Ability to follow instructions and order of operations with strong attention to detail.
Skills
- GMAW
- GTAW
- Resistance Spot Welders
- Blueprint Reading
- Welding Symbols
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- SMAW
- FCAW
- AWS/ANST certifications
- Dye-penetrant testing
- Magnetic particle testing
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-5 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- 2-year vocational degree
- Equivalent welding certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $28.27/hour USD
About the Company
- Alstom is a global leader in mobility solutions, offering a diverse portfolio of transportation systems and services.
- We are committed to greener and smarter mobility, connecting cities and reducing carbon emissions.
- Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
- As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in.
- We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
