Global Rail Leader Alstom Expands Plattsburgh Workforce with Full-Time Roles and Competitive Benefits

Global Rail Leader Alstom Expands Plattsburgh Workforce with Full-Time Roles and Competitive Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is hiring nearly 120 new full-time employees at its Plattsburgh, NY manufacturing site to support production of 374 advanced commuter railcars for NJ TRANSIT. The company will hold a job fair on November 6, offering immediate interviews and conditional job offers. Positions are available in assembly, welding, crane operations, and painting, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid leave. Managing Director Jeff Lambert emphasized Alstom’s long-standing contribution to the Adirondack region and its commitment to offering competitive compensation and professional growth. With a global workforce of 86,000, Alstom continues to expand its role as a key employer and innovator in sustainable transportation.

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, 31-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility solutions, has announced plans to hire nearly 120 new employees at its train manufacturing facility in Plattsburgh, New York, as the company ramps up production of 374 next-generation commuter railcars for NJ TRANSIT, one of its largest North American customers.

The available positions include roles in assembly, welding, crane operations, and industrial painting, all offering full-time, permanent employment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k) retirement contributions, and paid time off.

To fill these roles, Alstom will host an on-site job fair on Thursday, November 6, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. at its 71 Wall Street facility in Plattsburgh. Job seekers are encouraged to pre-register online, and interviews will be conducted during the event. Managers expect to make conditional job offers the same day to qualified candidates.

“We are pleased to be entering a strong growth phase and to continue supporting the Adirondack region’s economy,” said Jeff Lambert, Managing Director of Alstom’s Plattsburgh plant. “We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with the opportunity to build high-quality products that millions of people rely on every day. We’re looking for skilled individuals eager to join our dedicated and growing team.”

Alstom’s Plattsburgh site employs approximately 350 people and has been a cornerstone of the local economy since 1995, contributing to the production of over 4,000 subway cars for New York City, 1,000 for San Francisco’s BART system, and hundreds more for transit networks across Chicago, Maryland, and New Jersey.

Globally, Alstom employs more than 86,000 people and was recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers. The company emphasizes career development, technical training, and advancement opportunities as part of its long-term investment in workforce growth.

Interested candidates can learn more and apply online before the event.

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Media contact:

Press contact – Alstom HQ
Stéphane Savignard