Composite Mechanic

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customized services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Join us as Composite Mechanic, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in Cypress Park (CA). Note this position is Unionized and requires joining the Union organization.

Job Description:

This role is responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing rail equipment. The role is also responsible for repairs, replacing and testing machinery, components and systems related to rail equipment under direction of engineering or other staff by performing mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic activities.

Salary Rate:

$28.68/hour

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Reviews and understand project/activity request, safety instructions, blueprints, schematic and diagram to ascertain test specification, procedures, objectives, nature of technical activity and possible solutions such as disassemble and replace, adjust or repair regarding the maintenance functions of both the locomotive and car equipment.
• Dismantle, assemble and replace new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as HVAC, brake, pneumatic system, propulsion equipment, truck and car body equipment and sub-system for trains so equipment can pass inspections.
• Analyze sub-system in order to meet design or rated specifications and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications in a timely fashion to meet customer train availability schedule and/or overhaul schedule.
• Records on appropriate report card or data sheet the activity performed by indicating all relevant information pertaining to the activity.
• Performs quality test and verification to insure safe performance of sub-assembly or component in order to properly report to the customer, governing agencies or for internal auditing purposes.
• May be required to train and qualify as a class four train operator in order to move rail equipment within the yard limits.
• May be required to train and qualify for use of wheel truing machine.
• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in construction, maintenance, or warehouse work is a plus but not required.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying:
  • 1 years of experience within rail maintenance of equipment field preferred
  • Diesel/Mechanical Vocational Certificate required if no relevant experience
  • Knowledgeable in Rail Equipment Systems and Sub-systems preferred
  • Mechanical and Electrical aptitudes
  • Manual and/or Schematic knowledge
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, sometimes up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Join us on the journey to greener mobility!

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

Effective 29 January 2021, Alstom completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. This is a Bombardier Transportation Legal Entity Position - positions at Bombardier Transportation companies are all members of the Alstom Group.