Fitter / Welder I

About the Role

As a Fitter/Welder I, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high-energy production environment fabricating stainless-steel car bodies for passenger rail vehicles. This role has various shift needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform stainless steel welding, fitting, tacking, and assembly of passenger rail car bodies and subassemblies using detailed drawings, jigs, fixtures, and advanced welding equipment.
• Ensure all welds, assemblies, and finished products meet established welding standards, engineering specifications, dimensional tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Inspect and repair fabrication defects while maintaining exceptional workmanship and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.
• Safely operate welding, hand, and power tools while adhering to all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment.
• Complete required work order and quality documentation, accurately track labor hours, and consistently meet production schedules, productivity goals, and budgeted labor targets with minimal supervision.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• 3-5 years MIG welding experience with emphasis on stainless steel or completion of an accredited weld education program and 2 years MIG welding experience.
• General mechanical background.
• Basic English skills—ability to read and understand written instructions and effectively communicate verbally.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification for welding stainless steel using GMAW 3G vertical up and 4F overhead.
• Working knowledge of GTAW welding.

Additional Information

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check, drug screen, Pulmonary Function Test, and Respirator Fit Test.

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb, crawl in tight spaces, or balance; talk and hear.
• Lift and move no more than 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Welders are required to wear a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and other required protective equipment.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is located in Sacramento, CA.

Pay

The starting hourly rate is $23.01. A 10% shift differential applies for second shift and a 20% shift differential for third shift. The actual wage offered may vary based on candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits. Details can be found at Siemens Benefits.