Electro-Mechanical Technician

Location: Brampton, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

With growing activities in Canada to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation, Alstom is looking for motivated candidates who will help us leverage our expertise and apply it locally.

We’re looking for full-time Electro-Mechanical Technicians @ Brampton operations site, could that be you?

Your future role

As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you’ll work closely with the maintenance and production team to assemble various components as well as perform all electrical and mechanical installations to complete the assembly of the train.

As this is an industrial work environment, physical demands are in consequence (continuous standing throughout the shift, lift up to 25 kilos, repetitive movements). Flexibility to work on different shifts will be needed to meet operational requirements.

Then, while interacting daily with co-workers, quality inspectors, team leaders, supervisors, and managers, all activities will be performed according to EHSS procedures and rules in place.

You’ll specifically take care of

1. Respecting and enforcing Alstom EHSS policies and rules
2. Installing and assembling railway vehicle (car body shell) components using standard work procedures, hand & power tools
3. Performing basic testing and support troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems and components
4. Completing self-inspection on installations/repairs to ensure quality and compliance

We’ll look to you for

1. To be proficient at mechanical and electrical work such as gluing, fitting, crimping, soldering cabling, drilling as well as using test equipment such as multimeters
2. To provide technical leadership and make recommendations on appropriate preventative and corrective actions
3. To cross-reference technical documents and highlight any discrepancies
4. To work closely with support functions to identify and propose suggestions for continuous improvement

All about you

We value passion and attitude as well as experience.

Here is what we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

1. Formal training combined with relevant experience in mechanical, electrical fields with excellent problem-solving skills
2. Proficiency at reading and applying electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints
3. Technical leadership with great capacity to juggle with changing priorities
4. Strong supporter of teamwork with good communication skills
5. Minimal exposure to lean manufacturing assembly process

Things you’ll enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

1. Challenges free from unexciting daily routines
2. Enjoy stability throughout your journey with us as the rail industry is here to stay
3. Grow and develop new skills through award-winning learning
4. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
5. Benefit from a fair and dynamic compensation package including comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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.