Fitter / Welder I

Siemens; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Fitter/Welder I to support fabrication of stainless-steel passenger rail car bodies in a fast-paced production environment. This second shift role focuses on welding, fitting, tracking, and assembling subassemblies from detailed drawings using jigs, fixtures, and advanced welding equipment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year MIG welding experience with stainless steel, basic English, and a general mechanical background.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform stainless steel welding, fitting, tracking, and assembly of passenger rail car bodies and subassemblies using detailed drawings, jigs, fixtures, and advanced welding equipment.
• Ensure all welds, assemblies, and finished products meet established welding standards, engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Inspect and repair fabrication defects as needed while maintaining exceptional workmanship and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.
• Safely operate welding, hand, and power tools while adhering to all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.
• Complete required work order and quality documentation, accurately track labor hours, and consistently meet production schedules, productivity goals, and budgeted labor targets with minimal supervision.

Skills

MIG welding

Stainless steel welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Quality inspection

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

GMAW 3G

GTAW welding

PAPR usage

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. Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!

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.

This is a second shift position.

What your day may look like:

• Perform stainless steel welding, fitting, tracking, and assembly of passenger rail car bodies and subassemblies using detailed drawings, jigs, fixtures, and advanced welding equipment.
• Ensure all welds, assemblies, and finished products meet established welding standards, engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Inspect and repair fabrication defects as needed while maintaining exceptional workmanship and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.
• Safely operate welding, hand, and power tools while adhering to all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.
• Complete required work order and quality documentation, accurately track labor hours, and consistently meet production schedules, productivity goals, and budgeted labor targets with minimal supervision.

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 you need to be successful:

• High school education or GED
• 1+ year MIG welding experience with emphasis on Stainless Steel or completion of accredited weld education program
• 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.

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 $23.01 plus there is a 10% shift differential for 2 nd 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.

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 $23.01 per hour, plus an additional 10% 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

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date.