• Job Description

  Req#: 430894

  Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

  Job Title: Semi Skilled Welder

  Job Summary: The purpose of the job is to Fabricate, fit, strip, repair and paint locomotive products using various Alstom processes to support the correction of Non Conformances.

  Roles and Responsibilities

  - Weld safety critical locomotive components as per welding procedure

  - Setup and operate weld, hand and power machine/tools

  - Read and interpret technical specifications, repair procedures, engineering drawing, layouts and relevant weld codes and standards

  - Exercise skills and have experience in boilermaker trade

  - Assemble, rework and disassemble parts to drawing

  - Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures

  - Ability to strip, rework and re-assemble material to relevant procedure/specification using the following methods – cutting/grinding/drilling/reaming/tapping and rust removal and paint repair

  Qualification Requirement

  - Grade 12 / N3

  - Competency in GMAW (CO2)

  - Formal Certificate in Welding

  Required Experience:

  - Minimum 3 years relevant experience working on locomotive products

  - Competent in welding applications with proven track record

  - Working experience in GMAW (CO2) welding and procedures

  - Fitting and boilermaker experience will be an advantage

  - working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

  - Proven track record of working with various hand tools and equipement required to perform this job.

  - Reading and intepreting drawings in a working environment

  Competencies:

  - Good written and verbal Communication

  - Sound Problem Solving skills

  - Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings

  - Ability to work to close tolerances

  - Able to read and identify welding symbols on drawings

  - Able to butt weld and filet weld in different positions

  - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose

  Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

• About the company

  Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

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