GMAW Fitter–Assembler, Rolling Stock

Ready to build railcars that millions rely on?

Siemens Mobility unites automation and digital technologies to transform rail transportation. In Sacramento, our Rolling Stock team fabricates stainless-steel car bodies for passenger trains used across North America.

Could this be you?

• Do you follow safety procedures religiously and wear PPE without compromise?
• Can you fit, tack, and weld stainless components into subassemblies and final car bodies using jigs and fixtures — all to strict drawings and tolerances?
• Are you confident welding to specified standards and repairing fabrication issues using defined procedures?
• Are you comfortable with hand/power tools and modern welding equipment?
• Do you document work orders and quality records accurately and manage your time with minimal supervision?

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of stainless steel MIG experience, or an accredited welding program plus 2 years of MIG.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Basic English skills for reading work instructions and effective verbal communication.

Preferred

• AWS GMAW stainless certifications (3G vertical up and 4F overhead).
• Hands-on GTAW (TIG) experience.

Work Conditions

• Frequent walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Occasional sitting; fine motor tasks; climbing; balancing; crawling in tight spaces; talking and hearing.
• Lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
• Visual requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus.
• PAPR and protective equipment required for welders.
• May work in non-climate-controlled environments and in inclement weather when needed.

Pay, Shift & Location

Based in Sacramento, CA. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour, with a 10% differential for 2nd shift. Actual pay may be lower or higher depending on budget as well as experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Why Siemens

• Day-one benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Commuter.
• 401(k) match, generous PTO, employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and online learning.
• Work on cutting-edge projects that improve transit safety, reliability, and sustainability.

Benefits details: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

About the Team

Join Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division — North America’s leader in passenger locomotives, coaches, and light rail vehicles — at our state-of-the-art Sacramento facility.

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.

Also Good to Know

• Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
• California residents: see our privacy notice here.