Entry Level Arc Welder 1

Alstom; City of Hornell (NY); Vor Ort; USD 37.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alstom in the United States is seeking an entry level Arc Welder to support rail vehicle manufacturing. You will perform secondary structure welding operations and learn to operate GMAW, GTAW and resistance spot welders on various fixtures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or welding certificate, less than 2 years experience, and a readiness to follow blueprints, read welding symbols and work safely with tools.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or welding certificate required.
• Less than 2 years welding experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn GMAW, GTAW, and spot welding equipment.
• Able to read blueprints and welding symbols with accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Execute secondary structure welding operations for rail vehicles.
• Learn to operate welding machines including GMAW, GTAW and spot welders.
• Read blueprints, set up jigs, and verify welding sequences.
• Use hand and power tools safely and follow EHS guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Arc welding

GMAW / GTAW

Blueprints

Weld symbols

Hand/power tools

Adaptability

Customer focus

Feedback culture

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma, 2 year vocational degree or equivalent welding certificate

Tools

GMAW

GTAW

Resistance Spot Welders

Jobbeschreibung

Entry Level Arc Welder 1

Date: 24 Sept 2026

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars

Job title:Entry Level - Arc Welder CBS

Pay Rate: $27.45/hour

Mission

Responsibilities:

• The ability to execute secondary structure welding operations for rail vehicle manufacturing.
• Must be capable of learning to operate all welding machines including GMAW, GTAW and Resistance Spot Welders.
• Must have working knowledge of material properties, methods and basic set-up, verification, adjustment, operation of the welding equipment and hand tools (grinding and cutting).
• Must be able to read blueprints or work instructions, set-up of jigs and fixtures, comprehend the associated welding symbols and welding sequence.
• Must have working knowledge and ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools
• Must have ability to work in a safe manner compliant with all Alstom Zero Deviation Procedures and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and guidelines
• Ability to learn to weld different types of materials (e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel) and pass applicable welder evaluation Entry Level tests.
• Effectively communicate with Supervision, Level A welders, Engineering Department and the Quality Department discussing design changes or material changes
• Must be adaptable - accepting different work assignments - maintain a clean working environment
• The ability to Listen, Learn and comprehend from experienced welders to achieve all company and customer requirements.
• Assist in new process development and troubleshooting of products.
• The ability to utilize digital technology in day to day work responsibilities
• Ability to obtain or has external certifications AWS/ANST or equivalent
• Ability to inspect arc or spot welded weldments per the appropriate acceptance criteria and perform dimensional measurements to ensure conformance with specification.
• Acceptable hand/eye coordination and ability to pass visual acuity test
• Any and all other responsibilities, in addition to those mentioned above, as assigned by supervisor/manager. Any interpretation/clarification with responsibilities above will be settled by the supervisor/manager. This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and may change, be added to or deleted from any time

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma, 2 year vocational degree or equivalent welding certificate with experience

Experience:

Less than 2 years

Technical competencies & behaviour:

• Automatic/hand operated burning equipment
• Welding processes & machines GMAW / GTAW
• Blueprints
• Weld symbols
• Hand/power tools
• Adaptability
• Customer focus
• Accepts feedback and applies
• Offers feedback to leadership
• Cascades given feedback to other team members
• Fabrication and application of jigs/ Mechanical Principles and experience
• Ability to follow Instruction and order of operations with strong attention to detail

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

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.