Alstom looks to hire 120 amid demand boom for rail cars

PLATTSBURGH | Alstom will hire about 120 additional employees for its train manufacturing site in Plattsburgh as it gears up to produce 374 state-of-the-art commuter rail cars for NJ TRANSIT, one of its largest customers in North America. The international rail company will hold a job fair on Nov. 6 from 3-7:30 p.m. at its facility, 71 Wall St., in Plattsburgh. Skilled, experienced job-seekers in assembly, crane operations, welding, and industrial painting are encouraged to attend. All positions are full-time and include generous benefits, including health insurance, generous 401(k) contributions, and paid time off. Applicants should register beforehand using this link. Managers will interview candidates and expect to make some conditional job offers as soon as that day. "We are happy to be entering such a strong growth phase and to continue to support the Adirondack region's economy," said Jeff Lambert, managing director of Alstom's Plattsburgh site. "We offer competitive pay and benefits and the opportunity to make something that people will rely on every day. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we hope you apply to join our dedicated team." Alstom employs more than 86,000 people around the world, including approximately 350 in Plattsburgh. The company has been named one of the "World's Best Employers" by Forbes magazine. It is committed to providing employees with training and advancement opportunities. The Plattsburgh plant has played an active role in the Adirondack region since 1995. It is the birthplace of 4,000 cars for the New York City subway; more than 1,000 for the San Francisco BART; and hundreds of others for the Chicago, Maryland and New Jersey transit systems. North Country Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas said, "This new wave of hiring at Alstom is testament to the quality of railcars proudly produced in Plattsburgh, helping to secure a major new order from New Jersey Transit as well as a huge order from the MTA that will also bring added work here. Coming on top of the continuing ramp-up at Micro Bird, we are at the start of a very positive period for our transportation equipment cluster. "We will continue to support Alstom's success through both advocacy and workforce training commitments such as our welding academy, and we thank Alstom for its major place in the economy of the North Country. Onward and upward!"

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