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.

Position Overview:

As a Fitter/Welder I, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy production environment in the fabrication of stainless-steel car bodies for the best rail vehicles in the world.

What your day may look like:

• Follow all safety requirements, including use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Contribute to and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Fit, tack, and weld component parts into subassemblies and integrated final car bodies according to detail drawings with the aid of jigs and fixtures and state-of-the-art welding equipment.
• Weld assemblies according to specified welding standards.
• Ensure all dimensions comply with drawing specifications and tolerances.
• Repair fabrication errors according to defined repair procedures.
• Safely use hand, power, and welding tools.
• Complete work order documentation, quality documents, and accurately clock labor hours.
• Meet company standards for quality and workmanship.
• Meet production schedule, quality requirements, and budgeted labor hours with limited supervision.

What you need to be successful:

• High school education or GED
• 3-5 years MIG welding experience with emphasis on Stainless Steel --or-- completion of accredited weld education program and 2 years of MIG welding experience.
• General mechanical background.
• Basic English skills - ability to read and understand written instructions and effectively communicate verbally.

We would be impressed if you have:

• AWS certification for welding stainless steel using GMAW 3G vertical up and 4F overhead.
• Working knowledge of GTAW welding.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen, as well as Pulmonary Function Test and Respirator Fit Test.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; climb, crawl in tight spaces or balance; talk and hear.
• Lift and move no more than 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Welders are required to wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), and other required protective equipment.
• Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

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

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The starting hourly rate is $21.50. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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.


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

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