Assembly Operator

Siemens; Marion (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Marion, KY is seeking an assembler to construct electro‑mechanical components for rail signaling and communications equipment. You will follow assembly drawings, BOMs, and instructions to wire, crimp, solder, test, and verify products, while maintaining a safe and organized workspace.

The role requires reading technical drawings and prints, understanding English for verbal guidance, and prior mechanical assembly experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read work instructions, schematics, assembly drawings, and prints.
• Must understand English to follow verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical products following drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Perform wire preparation, crimping, soldering, testing, and verification to meet quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and operate production tools.
• Support production flow with material handling, inventory, packaging, and shipping tasks.
• Participate in team meetings and process improvements to drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Read drawings & schematics

English language

Mechanical assembly

Soldering

PCB assembly experience

Cable assembly

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Overview:

The Assembler is responsible for assembling component parts for rail signaling and communications equipment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Assemble electro-mechanical products and components by following assembly drawings, bills of materials, and standardized work instructions.


• Perform hands‑on production tasks, including wire preparation, crimping, soldering, testing, and product verification to ensure quality standards are met.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while properly operating and caring for production equipment and tools.


• Support production flow through material handling, inventory replenishment, packaging, shipping, and other manufacturing activities as needed.


• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by participating in team meetings, problem‑solving activities, and process improvement 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.


• Must be able to read work instructions, schematics, assembly drawings, and prints.


• Must be able to understand the English language in order to understand verbal instructions.


• Previous experience in Mechanical Assembly preferred.


• Previous soldering skills may be required. (Training and Test will be provided)


• Previous Electronic experience in PCB assembly and/or cable assembly may be required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, machinery, and equipment required to perform job.


• Ability to occasionally lift and carry minimal weights from 2 to 50 lbs.


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.


• Ability to occasionally climb heights of 5 - 15 feet on a ladder.


• Ability to occasionally twist.


• This position requires working in the internal environment.


• This position requires working in an environment with reasonable minimum factory exposure to noise,


• 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.

This position is located in Marion, KY. The starting hourly rate for this position is $17.60. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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