DoD SkillBridge - Assembler - Rolling Stock (493594)

DoD SkillBridge Position Title: Assembler - Rolling Stock (493594)
Industry Mentor: Siemens Mobility, Inc
SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM
Location: Lexington, North Carolina

Must be active-duty U.S. Military Service Member who qualifies for participation in the DoD SkillBridge Program.
To Apply:
1. Go to https://vets2pm.com/skillbridge/ and complete SkillBridge Interest Form.
2. Return to this posting and click 'Apply'

Job Description:

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.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. See links below to learn more about Siemens Mobility:

Position Overview:

Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Lexington, North Carolina. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles. As an Assembler Technician I, you will support 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.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• 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.
• Duties may consist of, but not limited to, working from 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.   

To thrive in this role, you have:

• 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
• Capable of basic written and verbal communication in English
• Knowledge of reading of blueprints, diagrams and various part list is helpful.

Physical Demands:

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

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay - starting day 1!
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Vets2PM Provides:

• Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings.
• PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course. 
• Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'. 

Other: 
Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.