Welder needed at Alstom

Job Title (Job code):        

• Artisan Welder

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Fabricates and repairs of metal products using various welding techniques to support our operations in

ORGANISATION

• Organisation structure (job belongs to..)
• Industrial Manufacturing

Reports directly to:

• Work Centre Manager

Other reporting to:

• “Dotted line reporting” Position title if any

Direct reports:

• None

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Welding locomotive components as per welding procedure.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Set up and operate welding machines.
• Identity welding defects and repair.
• Gouging
• Read and interpret technical specifications and drawing layouts.
• Inspect welding preparations prior to welding procedure.
• 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
• House keeping duties
• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures
• Support with adhoc operational activites to support production as and when required 

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements 

Mandatory:

• Minimum Grade 12 / N3
• Formal Trade Qualification in Welding

Experience 

Mandatory:

• At least 3 – 5 years relevant experience in GMAW (CO2)

Competencies & Skills 

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings
• Ability to work to close tolerances
• Able to read and identify welding symbols on drawings
• Able to butt weld filet weld in different positions
• Competency in welding applications
• Knowledge of OSHACT