Straightener (1st shift)

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in the United States seeks a hands-on Straightener to inspect, adjust, and repair carbon steel and stainless-steel car body assemblies to meet exact engineering specifications and the highest quality standards. In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will read drawings, verify dimensions with measuring tools, and complete work orders while upholding safety practices.

This first-shift role values craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, Oxy/Acetylene torches, and/or induction heating equipment.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Basic English skills, with the ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively.
• AWS certification for welding carbon steel using GMAW 3G vertical up and 4F overhead.

Responsibilities

• Adjust welded car body assemblies using heat or cold straightening techniques to ensure all dimensions and tolerances meet specification requirements.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, then verify dimensions and tolerances using appropriate measuring tools and equipment, including straight edges, tape measures, and templates.
• Repair fabrication errors in accordance with established repair procedures while safely using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Complete work orders, quality documentation, and labor reporting accurately while maintaining company standards for quality and workmanship.
• Meet production schedules, quality requirements, and budgeted labor hours with limited supervision while following all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and contributing to a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS welding certification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Oxy/Acetylene torches

Induction heating equipment

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.

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

As a Straightener at Siemens Mobility, you will play a hands‑on role in the fabrication of world‑class passenger rail vehicles. Working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, you will inspect, adjust, and repair carbon steel and stainless‑steel car body assemblies to ensure they meet exact engineering specifications and the highest quality standards. Your craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to safety will directly impact the performance, reliability, and appearance of the trains that move millions of passengers every day.

This is a first shift position.

What your day may look like

• Adjust welded car body assemblies using heat or cold straightening techniques to ensure all dimensions and tolerances meet specification requirements.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, then verify dimensions and tolerances using appropriate measuring tools and equipment, including straight edges, tape measures, and templates.
• Repair fabrication errors in accordance with established repair procedures while safely using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Complete work orders, quality documentation, and labor reporting accurately while maintaining company standards for quality and workmanship.
• Meet production schedules, quality requirements, and budgeted labor hours with limited supervision while following all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and contributing to a safe and healthy work 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.

What you will need to be successful

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, Oxy/Acetylene torches, and/or induction heating equipment.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Basic English skills, with the ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively.

We would be impressed if you have

• 2 years of MIG and/or TIG welding experience, or completion of an accredited welding education program.
• AWS certification for welding carbon steel using GMAW 3G vertical up and 4F overhead.

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.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Perform work overhead.
• 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.
• Welders are required to wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), and other required protective equipment.

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.

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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