Assembler I (First Shift)

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Assembler I to join the fast-paced locomotive assembly line. You will install, fit, and assemble electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and structural components to deliver high‑quality locomotives for North America.

Reading blueprints and production docs, using hand/power tools, and following safety/quality standards are essential. This is a first shift position with a base hourly rate of $21.00, with pay depending on budget and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in manufacturing, assembly, automotive, or related field.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with hand/power tools and pneumatic equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and quality focus; follow English instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and structural components on locomotives.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and production documents.
• Perform wiring, harness installation, and testing.
• Troubleshoot and repair assemblies to support production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team to build locomotives.
• Maintain skills through training and development.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Manufacturing tools

Job description

• Sacramento - California - United States of America

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

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.

As an Assembler I, you will play a hands‑on role in the final assembly of our locomotives, working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment to install, fit, and assemble critical components. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high‑quality, world‑class locomotives that power rail transportation across North America.

This is a first shift position.

What your day may look like:

• Assemble and install electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and structural components on locomotives and rail vehicles to ensure safe, reliable, and high‑quality performance.


• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and production documentation to accurately complete complex assembly tasks.


• Perform wire routing, cutting, termination, connection, and harness installation while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.


• Troubleshoot, modify, rework, and repair assemblies and components to resolve issues and support continuous production excellence.


• Collaborate with a skilled manufacturing team to build world‑class locomotives, utilizing specialized tools, equipment, and assembly techniques in a fast‑paced production environment.


• Maintain and enhance job‑related skills through required training and continuous development initiatives

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

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.


• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing, assembly, automotive, construction, electrical, mechanical, or related industrial environments.


• Proven ability to read and work from blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and production documentation.


• Experience safely operating hand tools, power tools, pneumatic equipment, and other assembly tools.


• Strong mechanical aptitude, commitment to quality, and ability to follow detailed work instructions in English, while contributing to a team‑oriented manufacturing environment.

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.

This position in located in Sacramento, CA. The base hourly rate for this position is $21.00. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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 range for this position is $21.00 per hour. 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

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