Spot Welder

Title & Purpose of the job

Job title:

Spot Welder

Pay Rate:

$22.90/hour

Alstom Level:

Undeployed

Function:

Manufacturing- Car Body Shell

Mission

Responsibilities:

• Efficient 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.
• Able to perform different Special Processes such as Riveting, Bonding, Torquing by completing all necessary qualification and meeting all requirements according to ALSTOM standards.
• Ability to use tools such as torque/Allen wrenches, measuring tape, drill, sander (pneumatic/battery)
• Execute and efficiently perform self inspections, dimensional checks and tests (e.g. watertightness, shear tests) following ALSTOMs guideline and requirements.
• Ability to efficiently utilize work instructions and design documentation supplements like 2D drawings and 3D engineering instructions to properly execute production activities
• Ability to work in validation environment cross functionally with PME and Engineering teams to improve and execute production processes
• Check reception of materials issued by the warehouse and properly store the materials received, to maintain the order, tidiness and efficiency of the workplace according to ALSTOM standards.
• Ability to obtain the needed certifications (crane) and qualifications (manlifts).
• Execute spot welding operations in accordance to the special process training and visual inspection standards
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate specific spot welding and operational equipment according to training instructions and perform level 1 operator maintenance checks
• Must be able to read blueprints and work instructions, set-up of jigs and fixtures.
• Must have proficient working knowledge and ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools with strong mechanical aptitude

• 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 with ability to work across multiple spot welding cells performing different spot welding operations operating all variants of equipment- accepting different work assignments - maintain a clean working environment
• The ability to Listen, Learn, comprehend and work in parallel to assist arc welding operations in sequence with spot welding activities to achieve all company and customer requirements.
• Assist in new process development and troubleshooting of products and processes.
• The ability to utilize digital technology in day-to-day work responsibilities
• Acceptable hand/eye coordination and ability to pass visual acuity test
• Any and all other responsibilities, in addition to those mentioned above, as assigned by 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                          

Experience:

1 to 3 years mfg. environment experience, sheet metal or fabrication mfg. preferred.

Technical competencies & behaviour:

Automatic/hand operated  burning equipment

Blueprints/Work Instructions

Weld symbols

Hand/power tools

Accurate visual acuity

Hand/eye coordination

Strong functional equipment mindset

Adaptability

Customer focus

Accepts feedback and applies

Ability to be trained and train others

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