Alstom's new welder and fitter training centre in Mátranovák
posted on 29th Jan 2026 10:59
On 23 January 2026, Alstom has opened its new welding and fitter training centre in Mátranovák, marking a significant investment in the training of people at the Hungarian Alstom site. The centre will be used to train new specialists and provide further training for employees already working in production. These efforts will strengthen the region’s job market by providing essential knowledge and skills to those interested in steel assembly. The new training centre also plays a crucial role in reinforcing the “Right First Time!” principle among site employees, supporting improved factory efficiency and customer satisfaction, and ensuring a stable and promising future for the Mátranovák site.
The new training centre includes 10 welding stations, a cutting machine, two console cranes, and component clamps and rotators already used in production. The facility is designed to closely simulate the conditions found on the shop floor, which makes it easier and quicker for students to transition from the classroom to the production line.
In addition to hands-on practical training, the centre features a dedicated classroom for theoretical lessons, as well as a changing room and a common area for students enrolled in the program. Participants will spend 8 - 12 weeks mastering the precise welding techniques required for bogie frame manufacturing, learning basic locksmithing skills, and gaining proficiency in the safe and correct use of the tools and machines installed on the production line.