Stainless Steel Railcar Carbody Welder-Fabricator

Siemens Mobility•Sacramento, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitter/Welder I builds stainless-steel passenger rail car bodies and subassemblies at Siemens’ Sacramento, California production facility. The role involves precision welding, fitting, tacking, and assembly using drawings, jigs, fixtures, and welding equipment, while meeting engineering specifications, welding codes, dimensional tolerances, and quality standards. The welder inspects and repairs fabrication defects, operates equipment safely, completes work orders and quality documentation, records labor hours, and meets schedules, productivity goals, and budget targets with minimal supervision. Multiple shifts and two departments are available. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of MIG experience focused on stainless steel, or graduation from an accredited welding program plus 2 years of MIG experience.
Solid mechanical aptitude.
Basic English proficiency to read instructions and communicate verbally.
Ability to meet the stated physical and safety expectations, including lifting and moving up to 40 pounds and wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and other required PPE.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Candidates receiving an offer will be subject to a background check, drug screen, Pulmonary Function Test, and Respirator Fit Test.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Weld, fit, tack, and assemble stainless-steel passenger rail car bodies and subassemblies using drawings, jigs, fixtures, and welding equipment.
Meet welding codes, engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and quality standards.
Identify, inspect, and repair fabrication defects while maintaining high craftsmanship standards.
Operate welding, hand, and power tools safely; follow PPE and safety procedures; and keep the work area clean and compliant.
Complete work orders and quality documentation, record labor hours, and meet schedules, productivity goals, and budget targets with minimal supervision.