C Arc Welder 1

Responsibilities

• The ability and experience to perform all welding operations for rail vehicle manufacturing.
• Must be capable of operating / learning all welding machines including GMAW, GTAW and Resistance Spot Welders. Must have ability to set up welding machines with minimal to no supervision or guidance.
• Must be capable and have working knowledge of material properties, methods and basic set-up and verification, adjustment, and 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.
• Able to weld different types of materials (e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel) and pass applicable welder evaluation Level C tests.
• Effectively communicate with Supervision, Level A welders, Engineering Department and the Quality Department discussing design 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.
• Absorb and apply new process development and troubleshooting of products.
• The ability to utilize digital technology in day to day work responsibilities.
• Able to obtain or has external certifications AWS/ANST or equivalent.
• Able to inspect arc or spot welded weldments per the appropriate acceptance criteria and perform dimensional measurements to ensure conformance with specification.
• Demonstrated working knowledge in other welding processes such as SMAW & FCAW.
• Knowledge and application of post weld finishing Technology & Tools (Graining SS/passivation/straightening) ability to learn and comprehend.
• Acceptable hand/eye coordination and ability to pass visual acuity test.
• Working knowledge of non-destructive testing (e.g. dye-penetrant, magnetic particle) or equivalent certification.
• 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: 2-5 years required
• Technical competencies & behavior: 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