Alstom Artisan Jobs in Gauteng
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At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.
Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an Artisan Welder for our Traxx Africa project based in Boksburg.
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.
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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
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 an entire shift
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