Overhaul Technician - 2nd Shift P Mobility Customer Services

Siemens; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC, is hiring Overhaul Technicians for the locomotive truck overhaul shop on 2nd shift (2pm–10:30pm). You will support critical overhaul work for our TSSSA customers.

Responsibilities include performing maintenance, inspecting and fitting components, re-profiling wheelsets with a wheel lathe, and using pressure washers; you will move trucks with cranes and coordinate with warehouse for parts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in a predominantly mechanical environment.
• Experience documenting work performed and results clearly.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret instructions.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul maintenance on locomotive trucks to meet production plans.
• Remove, inspect, and fit components per work instructions.
• Re-profile wheelsets using wheel lathe to restore performance.
• Use pressure washer to pre-clean components for inspection.
• Safely move locomotives using overhead cranes and trolleys.
• Collaborate with warehouse to collect spares and parts.
• Maintain organized workshop and assist as directed.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Clear English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Family: Customer Services

Req ID: 524620

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.

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

Position Overview:

Siemens Mobility is growing our locomotive truck overhaul operations in Lexington, NC, and we are excited to expand our team with a new 2nd Shift opportunity. We are seeking Overhaul Technicians to join our locomotive truck overhaul shop, where you will work as part of a skilled, hands-on team supporting critical overhaul work for our TSSSA customers. This role reports to the CS Production Manager and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability and performance of rail systems that help keep people and goods moving. This is a 2nd Shift position, Monday – Friday 2pm – 10:30pm.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform overhaul maintenance on Siemens locomotive trucks, helping the team meet production plans and deliver reliable equipment to our TSSSA customers.
• Remove, inspect, and fit components in line with Siemens work instructions to support quality, safety, and consistency throughout the overhaul process.
• Re-profile train wheelsets using a state-of-the-art wheel lathe machine to help restore wheel performance and extend component life.
• Use pressure washing equipment to pre-clean components, ensuring parts are ready for accurate inspection and efficient workflow.
• Safely move locomotive trucks using overhead cranes and lifting devices to support smooth production flow and protect team members, equipment, and materials.
• Partner with the warehouse team to collect spares and materials from stores, helping ensure the right parts are available when needed to keep work moving.
• Maintain workshop organization and complete additional tasks as directed by management, supervisors, and lead technicians to support a safe, efficient, and high-performing shop environment.

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 or GED required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a predominantly mechanical environment.
• Experience accurately documenting work performed, actions taken, and operational details.
• Strong knowledge of tool control, torque wrenches, measuring equipment, and proper PPE usage.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and related publications.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed technical reports.
• Strongly demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in English.

Physical Demands/Facility Information

Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

• Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required
• Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required
• Specific vision abilities include:
  • Close and distance vision
  • Color differentiation
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

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.

$47,382.00 $63,876.00

Organization: Mobility

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Manufacturing