Spot Welder

Alstom; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in the United States is seeking a Spot Welder to support the Manufacturing- Car Body Shell line. The role focuses on efficient spot welding, part placement in jigs, and performing special processes with required qualifications.

Reading blueprints and using hand/power tools are essential, along with following ALSTOM safety standards. Qualified candidates typically have a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in sheet metal or fabrication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, sheet metal or fabrication preferred.
• Able to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Experience with spot welding and related processes preferred.
• Must follow safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform manufacturing operations, part placement in jigs, and finishing work.
• Perform spot welding using approved processes and equipment.
• Use torque/Allen wrenches, measuring tape, drill, and sander.
• Inspect parts and ensure quality and fit per specifications.
• Read blueprints and set up jigs/fixtures.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow ALSTOM procedures.
• Collaborate with peers and supervision to resolve issues.
• Obtain required certifications and qualifications.
• Adapt to multiple welding cells and assignments.
• Support process development and troubleshooting.
• Utilize digital technology in day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Blueprints/Work Instructions

Weld symbols

Hand/power tools

Visual acuity

Hand/eye coordination

Adaptability

Customer focus

Training others

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Measuring tape

Drill

Sander

Grinder

Job description

Title & Purpose of the job

Job title

Spot Welder

Pay Rate

$22.90/hour

Alstom Level

Undeployed

Function

Manufacturing- Car Body Shell

Responsibilities

• Efficient execution of manufacturing operations, part placement in jigs, removing subassemblies from jigs, graining/grinding, drilling, cleaning and/or passivation of finish products with appropriate tools available.
• Able to perform different Special Processes such as Riveting, Bonding, Torquing by completing all necessary qualification and meeting all requirements according to ALSTOM standards.
• Ability to use tools such as torque/Allen wrenches, measuring tape, drill, sander (pneumatic/battery)
• Execute and efficiently perform self inspections, dimensional checks and tests (e.g. watertightness, shear tests) following ALSTOMs guideline and requirements.
• Ability to efficiently utilize work instructions and design documentation supplements like 2D drawings and 3D engineering instructions to properly execute production activities
• Ability to work in validation environment cross functionally with PME and Engineering teams to improve and execute production processes
• Check reception of materials issued by the warehouse and properly store the materials received, to maintain the order, tidiness and efficiency of the workplace according to ALSTOM standards.
• Ability to obtain the needed certifications (crane) and qualifications (manlifts).
• Execute spot welding operations in accordance to the special process training and visual inspection standards
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate specific spot welding and operational equipment according to training instructions and perform level 1 operator maintenance checks
• Must be able to read blueprints and work instructions, set-up of jigs and fixtures.
• Must have proficient working knowledge and ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools with strong mechanical aptitude
• Must have ability to work in a safe manner compliant with all Alstom Zero Deviation Procedures and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and guidelines
• Perform caulking and finish sealing operations in accordance with ALSTOM standards
• Effectively communicatewith Supervision, Engineering Department and the Quality Department discussing design changes or material changes
• Must be adaptable with ability to work across multiple spot welding cells performing different spot welding operations operating all variants of equipment- accepting different work assignments - maintain a clean working environment
• The ability to Listen, Learn, comprehend and work in parallel to assist arc welding operations in sequence with spot welding activities to achieve all company and customer requirements.
• Assist in new process development and troubleshooting of products and processes.
• The ability to utilize digital technology in day-to-day work responsibilities
• 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.
• This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and may change, be added to or deleted from any time

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

1 to 3 years mfg. environment experience, sheet metal or fabrication mfg. preferred.

Technical competencies & behaviour

• Automatic/hand operated burning equipment
• Blueprints/Work Instructions
• Weld symbols
• Hand/power tools
• Accurate visual acuity
• Hand/eye coordination
• Strong functional equipment mindset
• Adaptability
• Customer focus
• Accepts feedback and applies
• Ability to be trained and train others
• 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

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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.