Thermal Straightening Specialist, Rolling Stock Fabrication
About The Position
Ready to make metal move the way you want? Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division in Lexington, NC builds the passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles that keep America on time and on track. With 160+ years of engineering heritage, we blend automation and digitalization to deliver safer, more reliable, and greener transportation. Watch what we build Why this role matters Your craft turns welded assemblies into precision railcar bodies. As a Thermal Straightening Specialist, you’ll use heat/cold techniques to bring carbon and stainless steel structures into tight tolerance—so every door lines up, every panel fits, and every coach performs. Is this you? Comfortable reading manufacturing drawings and translating them into exact dimensions and tolerances? Skilled with tools like straightedges, tape measures, and templates to verify accuracy? Experienced—or eager to grow—in heat induction or flame straightening? Known for documenting work clearly and clocking labor hours accurately? Committed to safety and confident using hand tools, power tools, induction machines, and welding equipment? Reliable at meeting quality standards, schedules, and labor targets with minimal oversight?
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED—or a comparable mix of education and manufacturing experience (painting or related materials included).
- Basic English proficiency to collaborate with teammates, vendors, and partners.
- Ability to read, write, and follow simple instructions, memos, and technical docs.
- Math fluency: whole numbers, fractions, decimals; compute rate/ratio/percent; interpret bar graphs.
Responsibilities
- Straighten welded car body assemblies via thermal or cold methods to meet dimensional specs.
- Validate measurements against drawings; correct issues using defined repair procedures.
- Complete work orders and quality records without missing a detail.
- Help maintain a safe, healthy environment by following PPE and safety protocols.
Benefits
- PTO and holiday pay from day 1.
- 401(k) with a 6% Siemens match.
- Medical, Dental, Vision on day 1, plus HSA/FSA and Commuter Benefits.
- Innovative projects, fast-evolving tech, and a competitive total rewards package.
- Tuition Reimbursement, mentorship, and online learning to grow your career.
- Employee discounts and perks—alongside generous PTO and the 401(k) match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
