CNC Manufacturing Technician

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Precision Manufacturing Technician (CNC) to operate, set up and program CNC equipment, reading blueprints and ensuring components meet exact specs for rail vehicles.

You will work with engineers and production teams in a safety‑driven environment, gain exposure to CMMs and precision tools, and contribute to high‑quality manufacturing that helps connect communities across North America.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training, machining certificate, or trade school education is a plus.
• Experience in machining, fabrication, manufacturing, production, CNC operation, or related skilled trades.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Comfortable using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial indicators.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC equipment and other precision manufacturing tools to create components used in rail transportation systems.
• Read blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings to machine, modify, and repair parts to exact specifications.
• Use advanced inspection equipment, including CMMs, FARO Arms, micrometers, and gauges, to verify product quality and accuracy.
• Work alongside engineers, technicians, and production teams to solve manufacturing challenges and improve processes.
• Support a safe, organized, and efficient production environment while contributing to products that move millions of people every day.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement tools

Mechanical aptitude

Safety & quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school / machining certificate

Tools

CMMs

FARO Arms

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

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.

Join Siemens Mobility and help build the future of transportation. As a Precision Manufacturing Technician (CNC), you'll work hands-on with advanced manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality components used in passenger rail vehicles that connect communities across North America.

Whether you're an experienced CNC operator or have a strong machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or trade school background, this role offers the opportunity to grow your skills while working with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

What your day may look like:

• Operate and set up CNC equipment and other precision manufacturing tools to create components used in rail transportation systems.
• Read blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings to machine, modify, and repair parts to exact specifications.
• Use advanced inspection equipment, including CMMs, FARO Arms, micrometers, and gauges, to verify product quality and accuracy.
• Work alongside engineers, technicians, and production teams to solve manufacturing challenges and improve processes.
• Support a safe, organized, and efficient production environment while contributing to products that move millions of people every day.

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 successful in this role:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training, machining certificate, or trade school education is a plus.
• Experience in machining, fabrication, manufacturing, production, CNC operation, or related skilled trades.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Comfortable using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and dial indicators.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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 starting hourly rate for this position is $23.40-$31.66 plus 10% shift differential for second shift. 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 for this position is $23.40 - $31.66 per hour, plus an additional 10% shift differential for second 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.

EEO is the Law

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

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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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.

EEO is the Law

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

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.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, click here .

Criminal History

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