Artisan Welder

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 & JOB CODE**

**Job Title** (Job code):
Artisan Welder

**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**
- Fabricates and repairs of metal products using various welding techniques to support our operations in Boksburg.

**ORGANISATION**

**Organisation structure (job belongs to..)**
- Industrial Manufacturing_

**Reports directly to**:

- Work Centre Manager_

**Other reporting to**:

- “Dotted line reporting” Position title if any_

**Direct reports**:

- None_

**MAIN RESPONSABILITIES**
- Welding locomotive components as per welding procedure.
- Operate hand and power tools.
- Set up and operate welding machines.
- Identity welding defects and repair.
- Gouging
- Read and interpret technical specifications and drawing layouts.
- Inspect welding preparations prior to welding procedure.
- Exercise skills and knowledge of welding trade qualification
- Correctly instruct, and transfer skills to any apprentice and semi-skilled worked assigned to you to ensure safety and quality of work
- House keeping duties
- Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures
- Support with adhoc operational activites to support production as and when required

**MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES**

**Educational Requirements**

**Mandatory**:

- Minimum Grade 12 / N3
- Formal Trade Qualification in Welding

**Experience**

**Mandatory**:

- At least 3 - 5 years relevant experience in GMAW (CO2)

**Competencies & Skills**
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- 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 filet weld in different positions
- Knowledge of OSHACT

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.