Assembler I – (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available)

Siemens España; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Assembler I for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts to build mechanical and electro‑mechanical components used in rail vehicles. You will read blueprints, route wiring, and use hand and power tools while documenting work orders with a focus on quality and safety.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, ability to read English instructions, and experience as a general mechanic or electrical background. Training on rail components provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate using the English language.
• Proven experience as a General Mechanic and/or have an Electrical background.
• Understanding of metric system measurements (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical and electro‑mechanical components and assemblies used in the production of light rail vehicles, locomotives, and coaches, including cable harnesses, electrical subassemblies, piping, bogies, and other mechanical components.
• Install, route, and connect wiring and electrical components, including cutting wire to specified lengths and routing, twisting, wrapping, tying, and attaching wires to terminals, connectors, and contact points.
• Read and follow blueprints, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, parts and wire lists, specifications, and work instructions to accurately complete assembly work.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble, disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble components, while completing required work order, quality, and labor documentation.
• Some equipment, such as cranes and forklifts, may require certification.
• Work safely in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, following all PPE and safety requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical/electrical assembly

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Assembler I – (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available)

528918

09-Nov-2026

Mobility

Manufacturing

Profesional Junior

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters.

Join our team as an Assembler I and help build the components that bring passenger rail vehicles to life. In this hands‑on manufacturing role, you’ll work with mechanical and electrical components, read blueprints and work instructions, and use a variety of tools to complete quality assemblies. Opportunities are available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

What your day may look like

• Build mechanical and electro‑mechanical components and assemblies used in the production of light rail vehicles, locomotives, and coaches, including cable harnesses, electrical subassemblies, piping, bogies, and other mechanical components.
• Install, route, and connect wiring and electrical components, including cutting wire to specified lengths and routing, twisting, wrapping, tying, and attaching wires to terminals, connectors, and contact points.
• Read and follow blueprints, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, parts and wire lists, specifications, and work instructions to accurately complete assembly work.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble, disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and reassemble components, while completing required work order, quality, and labor documentation. Some equipment, such as cranes and forklifts, may require certification.
• Work safely in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, following all PPE and safety requirements. This role may require climbing stairs or ladders, working on elevated platforms, performing overhead work, and working in tight spaces.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all‑inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

What will make you thrive in this role

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate using the English language.
• Proven experience as a General Mechanic and/or have an Electrical background.
• Understanding of metric system measurements (preferred).

Additional Information

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

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.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Occasionally lift and move at most 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 essential job functions.

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.

Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?

For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

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You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay for this position is $21.00 per hour, plus an additional 10% shift differential for second and 20% for third shift differential. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.

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