Precision Car Body Shell Technician

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

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Car Body Shell Technician to support manufacturing operations in the Car Body Shell area. You will assist with part placement in jigs, graining, drilling, and finishing tasks, using a range of hand and power tools, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to read blueprints and work instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in sheet metal/fabrication preferred.
• 1 to 3 years in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Familiar with basic fabrication processes and tools.
• Ability to follow instructions and emphasize detail.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications (crane) and manlifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing manufacturing operations, place parts in jigs, and prepare finish products with appropriate tools.
• Perform special processes such as Riveting, Bonding, and Torquing after qualification and approvals.
• Support line supervisor/manager with daily tasks and process improvements.
• Use hand and power tools like torque wrenches, drills, and sanders safely and effectively.
• Assist in inspections and tests (dimensional, watertight) per ALSTOM guidelines.
• Review drawings to create devices/templates to reduce repetitive work and improve efficiency.
• Ensure incoming materials from warehouse are stored properly and workspace remains orderly.
• Maintain safety practices per ALSTOM and regulatory requirements.
• Assist welders and contribute to quality checks during production tests.

Skills

Riveting

Bonding

Torquing

Reading blueprints

Reading instructions

Hand tools

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Allen wrenches

Measuring tape

Drill

Sander

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Car Body Shell Technician to support manufacturing operations in the Car Body Shell area. You will assist with part placement in jigs, graining, drilling, and finishing tasks, using a range of hand and power tools, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to read blueprints and work instructions.