Rail Vehicle Welding Technician — Stainless & Carbon Steel

Build something that lasts—rail vehicles for the next century

At Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC, our Rolling Stock Division—North America’s market leader in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail—combines manufacturing excellence with digital innovation to transform rail transportation.

Your mission

As a Production Welder I, you’ll join, align, and assemble carbon steel and stainless-steel carbody structures in a high-energy production environment, helping deliver safer, more reliable trains.

Impact, day one

Translate blueprints, parts lists, sketches, and verbal direction into precise manual/mechanized welds and repeatable assembly work.Fabricate routine welded pieces—subassemblies and mounted components—with accuracy.Execute visual inspections and follow documented quality checkpoints to uphold standards.

Shift

Monday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.

What it takes

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED (or equivalent education/experience).
• Practical welding test required for all applicants.
• Preferred experience using torch and plasma tools.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings and confirm dimensions.
• Basic English communication (written and verbal).

Physical essentials

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping; kneeling; crouching; or crawling.
• Frequent climbing of stairs, steps, and ladders.
• Frequent work on elevated platforms.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 40 lbs.
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus.

Grow with us

• 11 paid holidays and 18 days PTO.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits starting Day 1.
• Innovative projects in a fast-evolving, tech-forward environment.
• Competitive total rewards.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mentorship, and online learning—plus rewards for your ideas.
• Employee perks and discounts.

Pay transparency

Hourly rate in Lexington, NC: $20.00 – $22.51. Actual rate may be higher or lower based on budget and your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits info

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.