Railcar Coatings and Finishing Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionRailcar Coatings and Finishing Technician

Be part of the team shaping the future of rail in America. For more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility has advanced infrastructure and transportation. Today, our Rolling Stock division in Lexington, NC blends craftsmanship with digital innovation to deliver safer, more reliable, and more sustainable passenger rail vehicles.

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Your schedule

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:30am - 4:00pm

A day in the life

From first prep to final topcoat, you will bring rail vehicle car bodies to a flawless finish. Each day you will:

• Prepare, prime, and apply topcoats to passenger rail vehicles.
• Hand, block, and mechanically sand carbon and stainless steel shells to paint-ready quality.
• Mask and meticulously clean surfaces to ensure proper adhesion.
• Apply primers and undercoats with an eye for consistency and coverage.
• Maintain tools and paint equipment for optimal performance.
• Collaborate and assist fellow painters to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent blend of education and relevant experience in manufacturing or materials painting.
• 1+ year of painting experience in a manufacturing or comparable materials environment.
• Basic English proficiency to communicate with teammates, vendors, and partners.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, memos, and technical documentation.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.

Physical demands

• Frequent walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Regular climbing of stairs, steps, and ladders.
• Work performed on elevated platforms, including overhead tasks.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.

Rewards and benefits

• PTO and holiday pay starting day 1.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage plus HSA/FSA and commuter benefits starting day 1.
• Work that matters on innovative, complex projects.
• Fast-moving, pioneering environment with a competitive total rewards package.
• Tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, paid-for ideas, and robust online learning.
• Employee discounts and perks in addition to generous PTO and the 401(k) match.

Explore our benefits: benefitsquickstart.com/siemens

Compensation

The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $16.00/hr - $19.68/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

Work authorization

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