Railcar Rigging & Heavy Transport Technician

Siemens Mobility • Lexington, NC

8h • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Railcar Rigging & Heavy Transport Technician Picture the start of your shift in Lexington, NC at our world-class passenger railcar facility. The floor hums, the line is moving, and youve got a clear plan: keep rail vehicles moving safely, precisely, and on time. Youre the person everyone counts on to prepare flatcars, load rolling stock, secure the cargo, and verify it all with meticulous checks. About Siemens Mobility For more than 160 years, Siemens has advanced Americas infrastructurefrom electrification to transportation. Today, Siemens Mobilitys Rolling Stock Division leads the North American market in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. Our work brings together automation and digitalization to make rail travel safer, more reliable, and more sustainablewhile lowering lifecycle costs. See how we build what moves America

Requirements

• High school diploma, state-recognized GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year operating industrial or material handling equipment.
• Demonstrated skill with rigging practices and securement methods.
• Valid drivers license.
• Comfort working in non-climate-controlled areas as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to handle tools or materials.
• Frequent verbal communication; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close and distance vision; color differentiation; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Move rail vehicles across the facility safely and efficiently.
• Set up flatcars and load rail vehicles onto flatcars or tractor trailers following established procedures.
• Apply advanced rigging and tie-down techniques to secure rolling stock.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks on equipment and rigging before every move.
• Use hand and power tools confidently; interpret blueprints and technical drawings with accuracy.
• Support special operations and tasks directed by the lead technician.
• Carry out maintenance based on prints, parts lists, sketches, or verbal direction for production, transport, and facility equipment.
• Communicate clearly, follow instructions precisely, and keep safety at the forefront.

Benefits

• PTO and holiday pay starting day 1.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Work-life balance supported by comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus HSA/FSA and Commuter Benefitseffective Day 1.
• Be part of innovative, impactful projects in a fast-evolving, tech-forward environment.
• Competitive total rewards, plus tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and robust online learning to fuel your growth.
• Employee discounts and perks in addition to our 401(k) match and generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED