Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Position Overview:

We are adding a Tool Crib Technician for all indirect material and service for our Lexington facility. In this key role you will be responsible for procuring and managing all components, supplies, equipment, and services that meet the operation's requirements for quality, delivery, price, terms, lead times, and inventory levels. In this role you will also work closely with EHS and Quality meeting all the demands for inspection and calibration.

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 2:30am

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Maintains tool crib operation, distributes tools as needed, repairs tools and equipment, prepares returns for vendors, identifies order point, and places purchase requisitions.
• Resolves procurement issues, i.e. invoice and receipt discrepancies, expediting orders.
• Determines most economical lot size (min/max) and supplier lead times for purchasing indirect materials.
• Conducts quoting activities to ensure best total cost for assigned commodities.
• Supports inventory management programs with supply base that includes vendor stocking, consignment, vendor-managed inventory, etc.
• Partners with the Operation Services team by identifying at risk materials to prevent shortages on the shop floor resulting in extended equipment down time.
• Maintains data integrity of SAP and CMMS system including Item Master attributes and purchasing activities.
• Creates and manages all blankets and supports contract administration for standard products.
• Manages all inspections for rigging, ladders, harnesses, and other required equipment
• Performs calibration on all inhouse tools and maintains all records.
• Manages the calibration process ensuring all tools facility wide do not go out of compliance.
• Duties may consist of, but not limited to, cycle counting of indirect material, conducting equipment maintenance, and any other special project or assigned duties.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• 2+ years’ experience in purchasing for production and inventory control preferred
• Proficiency in SAP preferred
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Highly organized
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Negotiation skills required.
• Proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite, mainly Excel.
• Self Motivated/Self Starter

Physical Demands:

• Standing, climbing, crouching, sitting for extended periods of time.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $57,222 - $67,218, plus an additional 10% for shift differential. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.