Straightener I

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. It is known for innovation in automation, electrification, and digitalization.

Job Profile

The company (Siemens Mobility) is looking for a Straightener I who will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high-energy production environment in the fabrication of carbon steel and stainless-steel car bodies for the best rail vehicles in the world.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

• 2 years of MIG or TIG welding experience, or completion of an accredited welding education program

License/Certification

• AWS Certification for welding carbon steel using GMAW 3G vertical up and 4F overhead.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Adhere to production schedules, quality requirements, and budgeted labor hours.
• Adjust welded car body assemblies to meet dimension and tolerance specifications.
• Complete work order documentation and accurately clock labor hours.
• Follow all safety requirements and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Meet quality and workmanship standards.
• Mentor junior straighteners and work closely with senior straighteners to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Repair fabrication errors following defined procedures.
• Safely operate hand, power, and welding tools.
• Straighten the outer sheathing distorted by welding using mechanical means or localized heat and vacuum plates.
• Under limited supervision, you will prepare welded car body exterior surfaces for priming and preparation by removing dents and surface imperfections.
• Use tools such as straight edges, tape measures, and templates to verify work.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Basic English skills, with the ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in MIG welding, Oxy/Acetylene torches, or induction heating equipment.
• Strong mechanical background.

Work Environment

• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
• Perform work overhead.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k match and generous Paid Time Off!
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Mentor Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employer’s Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.