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Assembler Welder

Alstom


Job Location:

Boksburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Req ID:528684

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.

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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Assembler Welder in Boksburg were looking for


Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your welding expertise in a cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside dedicated and detail-oriented teammates.

Youll play a vital role in ensuring the structural integrity and quality of our railway systems. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Manufacturing Supply Chain Industrialization and Quality) ensure compliance with welding standards and contribute to continuous improvement processes like APSYS and 5S and much more.

Youll specifically take care of welding sub-assemblies underframes and carbody structures for railway applications but also ensure quality checks and repairs as needed.

Well look to you for:

  • Welding components sub-assemblies frames and structures following WPS standards and instructions.

  • Positioning tack welding and welding brackets on sub-assemblies and components using engineering drawings.

  • Using work orders from the workshop network to track and input activity data.

  • Selecting and adjusting welding equipment as per instruction sheets.

  • Ensuring proper positioning and gaps between components before welding.

  • Finishing and cleaning welds checking conformity and repairing non-conformities as required.

  • Guaranteeing the quality of your work through self-inspection and auto-control.

  • Actively participating in continuous improvement processes including APSYS SWIP 5S and daily team meetings.


All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

  • Welding qualification or Boilermaker certificate (mandatory).

  • Welding Trade Test Plater Welder or NDT qualifications (desirable).

  • Experience working with assemblies with or without jigs (mandatory).

  • Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Knowledgeable of Alstom processes (desirable).

  • Ability to read welding symbols and engineering drawings.

  • Bending and guillotine cutting experience (advantageous).

  • Excellent communication skills in English.

  • Conscientiousness thoroughness and ability to concentrate.

  • Ability to identify welding and dimensional defects.

  • Understanding of instruction and start-up sheets.


Things youll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey the rail industry is here to stay so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. Youll also:

  • Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.

  • Work with new security standards for rail signalling.

  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

  • Contribute to innovative projects.

  • Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment.

  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.

  • Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning.

  • Progress towards becoming a senior-level welder or other roles of interest.

  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (medical provident).

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!


Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:Experienced


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Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

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