A Arc welder 1

Title & Purpose of the job

Job title:

A - Arc Welder CBS

Pay Rate:$32.00/hr  USD

Alstom Level:

Undeployed

Function:

Manufacturing Plant #4

Mission

Responsibilities:

• The ability and experience to perform all welding operations for rail vehicle manufacturing.
• Must be capable of operating 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 extensive working knowledge of material  properties, methods and basic set-up and verification, adjustment, and operation of the welding equipment and hand tools.
• Must be able to read blueprints or work instructions, set-up of jigs and fixtures, comprehend the associated welding symbols and welding sequence.
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• 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 weld different types of materials (e.g. carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium)  and pass applicable welder evaluation Level A tests.
• Effectively communicate with customers, 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 train and oversee less experience 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.
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• Demonstrated working knowledge in other welding processes such as SMAW & FCAW.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of post weld finishing Technology & Tools (Graining SS/passivation/straightening)
• 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:                                          

Over 8 years required

Technical competencies & behaviour:

Automatic/hand operated  burning equipment

Welding processes & machines GMAW / GTAW / RSW

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