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**
- Fabricate and repair of steel components, sub-assemblies and carbody shells as per specified work procedure, work instruction and Engineering drawings to meet the defined production schedules and quality levels. Require to use various welding techniques.

**ORGANISATION**

**Organisation structure (job belongs to..)**

AMECA / RSC/ Engineering

**Reports directly to**:
EPU Manager

**Other reporting to**:
NA

**Direct reports**:
None

**Network & Links **_Position title of connected positions / functional report_

**Internal**
- Environmental Health & Safety, Logistics, Production, Process and manufacturing engineering, Quality

**External**
- NA

**MAIN RESPONSABILITIES**

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures
- To conduct quality self-inspection of own work before shipping to next station.
- Maintain 5S condition of the working zone / Housekeeping.
- Welding locomotive components as per welding procedure
- Operating hand and power tools
- Preparing and setting-up of necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
- Identify welding defects and repair
- Gouging
- 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
- Drive cost improvement initiatives through continuous improvement.
- Maintain equipment standards (through First level maintenance schedules).
- Identify and report any secondary damages.
- Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements
- Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
- Support with ad hoc operational activities to support production as and when required.

**MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES**

**Educational Requirements**_**Mandatory**:

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

**Desirable**:

- Recognize apprenticeship or ARPL

**Experience
**Mandatory**:

- Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant welding fabrication experience in GMAW (CO2)
- Knowledge of OSHACT

**Desirable**:
None

**Competencies & Skills***
- Must be safety conscious
- Must be quality conscious
- Must be able to work with mínimal supervision and be able to follow instructions.
- Must be able to relate well with people
- Must be able to manage time well, by prioritising and sequencing tasks
- Must be reliable and conscientious
- Must be willing to be trained in more than one discipline of the rolling stock process.
- Must be able to perform the same task repeatedly & consistently
- Must be able to consistently stand for entire shift

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.