Entry Level Arc Welder 1

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.
• Able 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.
• Able to assist in 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.
• Acceptable hand/eye coordination and ability to pass visual acuity test.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, 2 year vocational degree or equivalent welding certificate with experience.
• Experience: Less than 2 years.
• 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.