Car Body Shell Technician

Car Body Shell Technician

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Job Title: Car Body Shell Technician

Alstom Level: Undeployed

Function: Manufacturing- Car Body Shell

Pay Rate: $21.57/ hour

Mission Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of manufacturing operations, part placement in jigs, removing subassemblies from jigs, graining/grinding, drilling, cleaning and/or passivation of finish products with appropriate tools available.
• Perform different Special Processes such as Riveting, Bonding, Torquing by completing all necessary qualification and meeting all requirements.
• Perform other related tasks at the discretion of the immediate line supervisor/manager.
• Ability to use tools such as torque/Allen wrenches, measuring tape, drill, sander (pneumatic/battery)
• Assist in carrying out inspections (e.g. dimensional) and tests (e.g. watertightness) following ALSTOMs guideline and requirements.
• Elaborate and suggest the creation of devices/ templates using drawing, to minimize repetitive operations, aiming for continuous process improvement.
• Check reception of materials issued by the warehouse and properly store the materials received, to maintain the order, tidiness and efficiency of the workplace.
• Ability to obtain the needed certifications (crane) and qualifications (manlifts).
• Assist and help the Manufacturing into performing the daily production shear tests and Industrial Quality into collecting the welded specimens for tensile testing.
• Assuring the logistic bins are filled with the correct material and temper for the daily production shear testing or any other testing to assure quality of the final product.
• Must be able to read blueprints or work instructions, set-up of jigs and fixtures.
• 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.
• Perform caulking and finish sealing operations in accordance with ALSTOM standards.
• Effectively communicate with Supervision, 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, comprehend and assist 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.
• Acceptable hand/eye coordination and ability to pass visual acuity test.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 1 to 3 years mfg. environment, sheet metal or fabrication mfg. preferred.
• Technical competencies & behaviour: Automatic/hand operated burning equipment, Blueprints/Work Instructions, 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.

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Important to note As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.