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.
Position Overview:
As a Bogie Equipment Operator, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing operations by safely and efficiently operating equipment involved in the installation and maintenance of bogies on Rail Vehicles. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the smooth functioning of bogie installation processes, contributing to the overall quality and performance of our Rail Vehicles.
What your day will look like:
- Duties may consist of, but not limited to, unloading the car shells, using the lifting jacks.
- Moves Rail Vehicles on site from one location to another with Transporter and Tamper.
- Supports water test on car shell and Rail Vehicles with forklift. Drive Truck (five ton) to transport material locally.
- Prepares Rail Vehicles for shipping. Prepping flat car to ship Rail Vehicles.
- Loads Rail Vehicles on to the flat car or truck trailer, following the proper procedure.
- Secures Rail Vehicles to the flat car with special tie down method and material.
- Trains and provides work direction to other employees regarding loading and unloading methods, sequences, and procedures.
- Daily tasks involve pushing and pully heavy equipment on wheels and torquing motions.
- Installs bolsters on car body and installs bogies on vehicle.
- Performs tasks that require knowledge of a combination of processes, procedures, operation, and equipment.
- Coordinate with production team for all the car movements.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate bogie installation activities, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to report progress, challenges, and any potential safety concerns.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries in the workplace.
What we are looking for:
- High school education, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-2 years mechanical assembly, forklift operation and/or similar machine equipment operation experience.
- Proven experience operating heavy machinery and equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or transportation setting.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Why you'll love working for Siemens!
- 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO!
- 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.
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.
The hourly range for this position is $20.00-$26.00 plus 10% shift differential for second shift and 20% shift differential for third shift. The role is eligible for overtime and shift differential pay for certain work schedules. The salary may be higher or lower depending on your experience and skills.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Our Values:
- We stay at the forefront of the rail industry. We continuously improve, learning directly from those who are doing the work.
- We are optimistic about change and the possibilities it brings: We encourage programmatic improvements and strategy shifts which will result in positive results for the world.
- We value our people, and we support their growth and development: Our people are at the center of our work, and we support their development by finding their level of potential development through problem-solving and in collaboration with peers.
- We mean what we say, and we commit to our promises: We follow through on our commitments with honesty and integrity.
- We do more with less: We are a lean organization serving customers who are serving communities of people.
- We are principles-based, not rules-based: We make decisions based on what we believe is best for our people and the communities we serve as opposed to adhering to a prescriptive set of immovable practices.
- We value diversity and strive to be inclusive in our work, both for our customer and our team members: We believe in the importance of investing in employees in alignment with our values and honoring every individual story and unique path.
Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.
See links below to learn more about Siemens Mobility:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8nddK1NZSk
https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock.html
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