Industrial Painter — Rolling Stock Fabrication
About The Position
Are you the coatings pro who makes railcars shine? Siemens Mobility builds passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles at our Lexington, NC facility—the North American leader in rolling stock. We’re seeking an Industrial Painter who is meticulous about surface preparation and finish quality, and who thrives in a fast-paced, safety-focused production environment. Why Siemens Mobility? For over 160 years, Siemens has advanced infrastructure, electrification, and transportation across the U.S. Today we pair automation with digitalization to transform rail—boosting safety, reliability, punctuality, and sustainability while lowering lifecycle costs. Take a closer look: Watch our facility tour What you’ll take on Prep, prime, and topcoat light rail vehicles to exacting standards. Hand, block, and mechanical sanding of car shells prior to primer/paint. Mask and clean surfaces to secure proper adhesion. Apply primers and undercoats per specification. Conduct general maintenance on paint tools and equipment. Pitch in to assist other painters and cross-functional teammates.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED—or an equivalent blend of education and hands-on experience with painting or similar materials in manufacturing.
- At least 1 year of painting experience in a factory or comparable environment.
- Comfortable using English to communicate with customers, vendors, contracted services, and internal partners.
- Able to read and write simple instructions, short memos, and technical documentation.
- Solid math skills: add, subtract, multiply, divide; work with fractions/decimals; compute rate/ratio/percent; read bar graphs.
- Frequent walking; reaching; stooping; kneeling; crouching; crawling.
- Regular climbing of stairs, steps, and ladders.
- Work on elevated platforms and perform overhead tasks.
- Lift/carry up to 40 lbs.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Responsibilities
- Prep, prime, and topcoat light rail vehicles to exacting standards.
- Hand, block, and mechanical sanding of car shells prior to primer/paint.
- Mask and clean surfaces to secure proper adhesion.
- Apply primers and undercoats per specification.
- Conduct general maintenance on paint tools and equipment.
- Pitch in to assist other painters and cross-functional teammates.
Benefits
- PTO and holiday pay from day one.
- 401(k) with a 6% company match.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits—effective your first day.
- Be part of cutting-edge, meaningful projects.
- Competitive total rewards and a technology-forward culture.
- Tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and online learning—plus recognition for your ideas.
- Employee discounts and additional perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
