Stainless Steel Railcar Fabrication Welder

Build the Future of Rail, One Weld at a Time

For more than 160 years, Siemens has powered the infrastructure that keeps America moving. Today, our Mobility team blends automation and digitalization to deliver safer, more reliable, and more sustainable rail systems. Join us in Sacramento, CA, where we fabricate stainless-steel car bodies for world-class passenger rail vehicles.

Role Snapshot

As a Stainless Steel Railcar Fabrication Welder, you'll work in a high-energy production environment assembling precision railcar structures using modern jigs, fixtures, and state-of-the-art welding equipment.

A Day in the Shop

• Suit up and follow all safety protocols, including the proper use of PPE.
• Help maintain a safe, healthy, and orderly work area.
• Fit, tack, and weld components into subassemblies and complete car bodies per detailed drawings and fixtures.
• Weld in compliance with specified welding standards and ensure dimensions meet drawing tolerances.
• Diagnose and repair fabrication errors following defined repair procedures.
• Operate hand, power, and welding tools safely and effectively.
• Document work orders and quality records; accurately record labor hours.
• Consistently deliver high-quality workmanship and meet schedule, quality, and labor targets with limited supervision.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of MIG welding experience focused on stainless steel, or completion of an accredited welding program plus 2 years of MIG experience.
• Solid general mechanical aptitude.
• Basic English skills to read instructions and communicate effectively.

Bonus Points

• AWS certification in stainless steel GMAW 3G (vertical up) and 4F (overhead).
• Working knowledge of GTAW (TIG).

Physical & Work Environment

• Frequently walk; reach; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb; crawl in tight spaces; balance; talk and hear.
• Lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to focus.
• Welders must wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and other required PPE.
• Work may occur in non-climate-controlled areas and in inclement weather when required.

Compensation & Location

This role is based in Sacramento, CA. Starting hourly rate: $21.50. A 10% shift differential applies to 2nd shift. Actual compensation may be lower or higher depending on budget as well as your experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Benefits & Perks

• From day one: Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits.
• 401(k) with company match and generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement, mentorship, and extensive online learning.
• Employee discounts and a culture that rewards innovation.
• Work on meaningful, innovative projects that advance public transportation.

Explore our benefits: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

About Siemens Mobility

Join the market leader in North America for passenger locomotives, coaches, and light rail vehicles — Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division — at our world-class Sacramento manufacturing campus.

Compliance and Notices

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 Accommodation for 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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

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.

Additional Information

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