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DoD SkillBridge Position Title: Vehicle Paint Technician (473492)
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 tohttps://vets2pm.com/skillbridge/ and complete SkillBridge Interest Form.
2. Return tothisposting 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. Automations 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 automationoften to questions that havent 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.
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Position Overview:
As a Vehicle Paint Technician, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high-energy production environment with a strong focus on safety and quality in the fabrication of carbon steel and stainless-steel car bodies for the best rail vehicles in the world.
What your day-to-day will look like:

• Prep, prime, and topcoat light rail vehicles.
• Hand, block and mechanical sand the car shell for primer and paint.
• Mask and clean surface for proper adhesion.
• Primes and undercoats vehicle.
• General maintenance of equipment.
• Assists other painters as needed

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 in painting or similar materials.
• 1+ years of experience in painting within a manufacturing or similar materials environment
• Must have basic English skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, contracted services and other employees within the Company.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and technical documentation.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands:
Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

• Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required
• Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required
• Specific vision abilities include:
• Close and distance vision
• Color differentiation
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust 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 Benefitsstarting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problemsBe 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.
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: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.The base rate range for this position in Lexington, NC is $16.00/hr - $19.52/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.