Jobs at Alstom

THE PURPOSE OF THE ARTISAN WELDER ROLE IS TO:

• Fabricate and repair steel components, sub-assemblies and carbody shells as per specified work procedure, work instruction and Engineering drawings to meet the defined production schedules and quality levels. Require to use various welding techniques.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures
• To conduct quality self-inspection of own work before shipping to next station.
• Maintain 5S condition of the working zone / Housekeeping.
• Welding locomotive components as per welding procedure
• Operating hand and power tools
• Preparing and setting-up of necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
• Identify welding defects and repair
• Gouging
• Exercise skills and knowledge of welding trade qualification
• Correctly instruct, and transfer skills to any apprentice and semi-skilled worked assigned to you to ensure safety and quality of work
• Drive cost improvement initiatives through continuous improvement.
• Maintain equipment standards (through First level maintenance schedules).
• Identify and report any secondary damages.
• Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Support with ad hoc operational activities to support production as and when required.

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 / N3
• Formal Trade Qualification in Welding
• Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant welding fabrication experience in GMAW (CO2)
• Knowledge of OSHACT

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Must be safety conscious
• Must be quality conscious
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to relate well with people
• Must be able to manage time well, by prioritising and sequencing tasks
• Must be reliable and conscientious
• Must be willing to be trained in more than one discipline of the rolling stock process.
• Must be able to perform the same task repeatedly & consistently
• Must be able to consistently stand for entire shift

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THE PURPOSE OF THE WELDING COORDINATOR ROLE IS TO:

• To coordinate welding procedures (WPS, WPQR, mock-ups, sub-assemblies, welding control & supervision, work instruction) during manufacturing.
• To coordinate activities linked to special process of welding according to tasks and responsibilities defined in ISO 14731.
• Co-engineering with different departments.
• Develop repair procedures suitable to produce complying parts.
• Participates in risk assessment and problem solving activities (QRQC, 8D, etc.)

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Be proactive in the EHS risk situation
• Participate in welding expert network
• Qualify and maintain welding procedures
• Coordinate welding activities through the 5M’s principle
• Participate in CFT to ensure welding topics are closed on time
• Research and development
• Benchmark with other sites
• Perform workstation inspection to ensure compliance
• To use engineering tools and methods to optimize welding process
• Supports welding specialists in problem solving and prevention
• Reinforce the welding knowledge of operators identified during the welder review
• Understanding and application of specifications and standards of products
• Reinforce training (general or individual) in case of welding quality level decreasing
• Plan welding mock-ups to ensure product quality
• To be a proactive participant to transversal action in continuous improvement
• Process as P-FMEA, APSYS, SWIP, 5S, Team 5 min meeting

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Metallurgy / Mechanical
• Postgraduate qualification in welding - International Welding Technologist / Engineer (IWT/IWE)
• 5 years minimum experience in welding coordination
• Knowledge of EN/ISO standards (EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 15085, ISO 3834, ISO 9712)
• Technical and behavioural skills / competencies
• Knowledge of welding processes
• Problem solving
• Risk assessment

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Technical education.
• English read, written, spoken
• Knowledge of welding procedures
• Process FMEA, QRQC, control plans
• Conscientious. Commits and delivers.
• implementation of APSYS (Lean manufacturing) subjects related to Industrial Roadmap
• Team Player. Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Good communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Networking and Relationship Building Skills
• Decisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
• Self-Motivation
• Result driven
• Logical and organized
• Leadership
• Customer orientated
• Emotional self-awareness and control