Wireman I - Rail Infrastructure

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For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Open new lines and increase capacity, cut costs, and link networks: high performance, state-of-the-art Rail Electrification meets all the expectations of Rail Infrastructure operators today. It’s a central component of the end-to-end networked, digital infrastructure of tomorrow. We offer products and services which extend along the entire Rail Electrification value chain to improve the quality of everyday life for millions of people worldwide.

Position Overview:

As a Wireman 1, you will be responsible for interpreting blueprints for Wayside houses and installing electrical wiring using both power and hand tools. This role may require familiarity with electrical control wiring and control panel assembly. Flexibility to work at different locations based on business needs is essential. The Wireman 1 operates independently and is expected to perform tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating a high level of skill and reliability in electrical installations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Mechanical and blueprint reading skills
• Wire termination
• Mount and install hardware required per house
• Identify Bill of Material or assembly print issues and work to resolve.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment according to 5’s standard
• Wire crimping, crimping, stripping, soldering.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order, maintain and improve work area order and cleanliness.
• Perform required function using the standard work instructions provided.
• Perform work in a safe and healthy manner; ensuring deviations to standard work instructions that will lead to quality, productivity, or safety problems are immediately identified.
• Actively participate in or lead cell meetings to understand customer & production needs, quality challenges as well as other key issues.
• Identify and communicate ideas to cell leaders that support improving the cell's performance & the elimination of waste.
• Use the cell's visual boards as a means for communicating challenges to your cell as well as a vehicle for receiving information on KPI for our cell.
• Attend Company meetings as required.
• Support other assembly production requirements.
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement meetings as needed.
• Attention to detail and safety.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• High school diploma.
• Ability to train other operators in multiple areas within Operations.
• Must be able to read work instructions, schematics, assembly drawings, and prints.
• Must be able to understand the English language to understand verbal instructions.
• Previous experience in Mechanical Assembly preferred.
• Previous soldering skills may be required. (Training and Test will be provided)
• Siemens experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to utilize power tools, hand tools, machinery, and equipment required to perform job.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry minimal weights from 2 to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally twist.
• This position requires working in the internal environment.
• This position requires working in an environment with reasonable minimum factory exposure to noise, chemicals, dust and fumes and with exposure to equipment or devices that could harm self or others.

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!
• We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
• We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
• We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

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

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: . The base salary range for this position in Marion, KY is $18.20/hr - $22.00/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.