Wireman I

Siemens; Marion (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in the United States, Marion, KY, is seeking a Wireman I to apply electrical and mechanical skills in a rail-ways environment. You will interpret engineering drawings, install wiring, assemble control panels, and troubleshoot electrical systems within Wayside houses, exercising ownership and independence in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and BOM accuracy, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Ability to train other operators in multiple areas within Operations.
• Must be able to read work instructions, schematics, assembly drawings, and prints.
• Must be able to understand the English language to understand verbal instructions.
• Previous experience in Mechanical Assembly preferred.
• Previous soldering skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical aptitude and blueprint-reading skills to assemble, wire, and install components and hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform wire termination, crimping, stripping, soldering, and other electrical assembly activities while identifying and resolving BOM and assembly print discrepancies.
• Ensure product quality, safety, and compliance by following standardized work instructions, maintaining attention to detail, and proactively communicating issues that may impact quality, productivity, or safety.
• Support a high-performing manufacturing environment by maintaining equipment, adhering to 5S standards, participating in cell meetings, and using visual management tools to monitor production goals and KPIs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with team members, identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, and support broader assembly and production requirements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

Soldering

English language

Training others

Education

High school diploma

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

Join a team where your electrical and mechanical skills make a direct impact. As a Wireman I, you'll interpret engineering drawings, install and terminate wiring, assemble control panels, and troubleshoot electrical systems within Wayside houses. You'll work with a high degree of ownership and independence while supporting innovative rail and transportation solutions used every day.

What your day may look like

• Apply mechanical aptitude and blueprint-reading skills to assemble, wire, and install components and hardware in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Perform wire termination, crimping, stripping, soldering, and other electrical assembly activities while identifying and resolving bill of material (BOM) and assembly print discrepancies.
• Ensure product quality, safety, and compliance by following standardized work instructions, maintaining attention to detail, and proactively communicating issues that may impact quality, productivity, or safety.
• Support a high-performing manufacturing environment by maintaining equipment, adhering to 5S standards, participating in cell meetings, and using visual management tools to monitor production goals and key performance indicators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with team members, identifying opportunities to eliminate waste, improve processes, and support broader assembly and production requirements.

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.
• Ability to train other operators in multiple areas within Operations.
• Must be able to read work instructions, schematics, assembly drawings, and prints.
• Must be able to understand the English language to understand verbal instructions.
• Previous experience in Mechanical Assembly preferred.
• Previous soldering skills may be required. (Training and Test will be provided)

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.
• 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.

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.

$18.20 - $20.05