Assembler; 2nd Shift - Rolling Stock

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us. For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

An Assembler Technician I in our world‑class passenger train manufacturing facility in Lexington, North Carolina, supports a broad range of mechanical and assembly activities in a dynamic, high‑energy production environment in final assembly of the best rail vehicles in the world.
Shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 pm – 2:30 am.

• Build up and assemble units in passenger coaches such as, but not limited to, roofs, cable harnesses, mounted parts, electrical racks, and panels, including air supply racks and piping assemblies.
• Apply adhesive, assemble, and align floor panels, windows, and door assemblies.
• Install mechanical components such as insulation, sidewall panels, seating, and luggage racks.
• Route and connect electrical wiring harnesses to final termination points and subassemblies.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, reassemble components as required.
• Perform duties based on production blueprints, wiring diagrams, parts lists, wire lists, sketches, and verbal instructions to produce electrical or electro‑mechanical subassemblies.
• Frequently required to use fine motor skills, assembling some small parts with excellent dexterity.

• High school education or state‑recognized GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience with electrical panel assembly, construction, automotive, or electrical service industries preferred.
• Capable of basic written and verbal communication in English.
• Knowledge of reading blueprints, diagrams, and various part lists is helpful.

• Comfortable working in a non‑climate‑controlled environment when required.
• Tasks may involve standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools.
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors.
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required.
• Vision abilities required:
  • Close and distance vision
  • Color differentiation
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay – starting day 1! 401K with 6 % company match. Health, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits – starting day 1. Competitive total rewards package. Tuition reimbursement, mentor programs, and online learning opportunities.

Hourly rate for this position in Lexington, NC is $17.00 – $20.91, plus an additional 10 % shift differential. Rate may vary by budget and candidate qualifications.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: