Overhaul Technician - CNC Mobility Customer Services

Siemens Mobility; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC is seeking an Overhaul Technician - CNC for our locomotive wheelset overhaul shop. You will set up and operate CNC wheel lathes, program adjustments, and ensure precise dimensions per drawings to support production needs.

The role requires 5+ years CNC programming/lathe experience, 2+ years mechanical background, and ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment. Shift is 1st, Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with CNC programming, CNC machine setup, and operation of lathe equipment.
• Experience operating manual and/or CNC lathes; wheel lathes or railroad machining equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul maintenance of locomotive wheelsets to meet production plans.
• Removal, inspection, and fitment of components per work instructions.
• Re-profile of wheelsets using wheel lathe machine when required.
• Set up and adjust CNC-controlled wheel lathe equipment to meet production/quality standards.
• Inspect machines, troubleshoot issues, and verify dimensional accuracy.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

CNC operation

Wheel lathe experience

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Wheel lathe equipment

Lathe machining

Job description

Overhaul Technician - CNC Mobility Customer Services

522316

22-Sep-2026

Mobility

Manufacturing

Profesional Junior

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 Mobility is seeking to fill an Overhaul Technician - CNC for our locomotive truck overhaul shop based in Lexington, NC. Technicians will work as part of a small team responsible for the overhaul of locomotive trucks from our TSSSA customers. This position will report to the CS Production Manager. This is a 1st Shift position Monday – Friday 6am – 2:30pm. Candidates with CNC programming experience and lathe machining experience are highly desired, particularly experience operating, programming, and troubleshooting wheel lathes or similar CNC machining equipment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Undertake all aspects of overhaul maintenance of Siemens locomotive wheelsets to meet the requirements of the production plan.
• Removal, inspection, and fitment of components in accordance with Siemens work instructions.
• Re‑profiling of train wheelsets when required using a state-of-the‑art wheel lathe machine.
• Set up, operate , and make program adjustments to CNC‑controlled wheel lathe equipment as required to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform routine machine inspections, troubleshoot machining issues, and verify dimensional accuracy of completed work using precision measuring equipment.
• Use pressure washer to pre‑clean components prior to inspection.
• Safe movement of locomotive wheelsets using overhead cranes and lifting devices.

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.
• 2+ years relevant experience within a predominately mechanical
• 5+ years’ experience with CNC programming, CNC machine setup, and operation of lathe equipment.
• Experience operating manual and/or CNC lathes. Preferred experience with wheel lathes, railroad machining equipment, or heavy industrial machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, machining specifications, and CNC programs.
• Experience in documenting actions and operations accurately.
• Good knowledge and understanding of tool control, torque wrenches, measuring equipment, and PPE as appropriate .

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
• 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.

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 $53,448.00 - $71,910.00 annually. 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.

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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