Car Body Shell Technician - Precision Fabrication

Alstom; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Car Body Shell Technician to assist in manufacturing operations, including part placement, finishing, drilling, and inspections. The role requires reading blueprints/work instructions and performing processes like riveting and torquing after qualification.

You will work with hand and power tools, ensuring adherence to safety standards and continuous process improvement. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a fabrication environment, experience with sheet metal, and strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 to 3 years manufacturing environment, sheet metal or fabrication preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints or work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in manufacturing operations, part placement in jigs, subassembly handling, graining, grinding, drilling and finish work.
• Perform Special Processes (Riveting, Bonding, Torquing) after qualification.
• Read blueprints and set up jigs/fixtures; use hand and power tools.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Alstom procedures.
• Support quality testing and document material changes.

Skills

Blueprints/Work Instructions

Weld symbols

Hand/power tools

Adaptability

Customer focus

Feedback to leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Automatic/hand operated burning equipment

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Car Body Shell Technician to assist in manufacturing operations, including part placement, finishing, drilling, and inspections. The role requires reading blueprints/work instructions and performing processes like riveting and torquing after qualification.

You will work with hand and power tools, ensuring adherence to safety standards and continuous process improvement. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in a fabrication environment, experience with sheet metal, and strong