Alstom announces it will hire 120 manufacturing employees at its Plattsburgh plant to meet increased demand for rail cars
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October 31, 2025, 2:26 p.m. – Alstom updated its news release.
- Wide range of positions available in assembly, welding and painting
- Full-time, permanent positions with health insurance, 401(k), etc.
- Job offers expected to be made at job fair Thurs., Nov. 6
31 October 2025 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced that it is seeking to fill nearly 120 positions at its train manufacturing site in Plattsburgh, NY. The company is staffing up to produce 374 state-of-the-art commuter rail cars for NJ TRANSIT, one of its largest customers in North America.
Alstom’s Plattsburgh site will hold a job fair on Thurs., 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 plant. “We offer competitive pay and benefits and the opportunity to build a high-quality product 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.
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