Railcar Structural Welder — MIG/TIG Fabrication

Shape the Future of Passenger Rail

For over 160 years, Siemens has helped build America’s infrastructure. Today, Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division leads the North American market in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles—bringing digitalization and automation to rail with safer, more reliable, and more sustainable outcomes. Join our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC.

The Role

As a Production Welder I, you’ll be at the heart of carbody fabrication—joining, aligning, and assembling carbon and stainless-steel structures that become best-in-class rail vehicles. You will thrive in a dynamic, high-energy production setting where precision, safety, and quality define success.

A Day in the Life

• Interpret blueprints, parts lists, sketches, and verbal guidance to perform manual and mechanized welding and repetitive assembly operations.
• Build routine welded components—subassemblies and mounted parts—with consistent accuracy.
• Perform visual inspections and follow established quality checks to meet exacting standards.

Schedule

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

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• A practical welding test is required for all candidates.
• Preferred familiarity with torch and plasma equipment.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings and verify dimensions.
• Basic written and spoken English communication.

Physical Demands

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

Rewards and Benefits

• 11 paid holidays and 18 days of PTO.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage plus HSA/FSA and Commuter Benefits starting Day 1.
• Work on innovative projects that solve meaningful problems.
• Fast-evolving, technology-forward environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mentorship, and extensive online learning for your growth—earn rewards for your ideas.
• Employee discounts and perks, alongside our 401(k) match and generous PTO.

Compensation

Hourly rate in Lexington, NC: $20.00 – $22.51. Actual rate may vary based on budget as well as your experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Details

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

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