Industrial Finishing Painter, Passenger Rail

Shape the future of passenger rail—one flawless finish at a time

At Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC, our Rolling Stock team crafts world-class passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. By blending automation with digital tools, we deliver safer, more reliable, and more sustainable transportation. Join us and bring carbon and stainless steel car bodies to life with your finishing expertise.

Your mission

Own the coating process from prep to topcoat so every vehicle meets exacting standards for appearance and durability.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare car shells: hand, block, and mechanical sanding to achieve paint-ready surfaces.
• Mask and clean thoroughly for strong adhesion and smooth finishes.
• Apply undercoats/primers and complete professional topcoats on light rail vehicles.
• Care for your tools—maintain spray and support equipment.
• Collaborate across the paint team; jump in where help is needed to keep production flowing.

Skills and experience

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent blend of education and relevant shop experience (industrial painting/coatings).
• At least 1 year of painting experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Basic English communication; able to work with customers, vendors, contracted services, and internal partners.
• Able to follow written instructions and technical documentation; comfortable with brief correspondence.
• Math capability including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculate rate/ratio/percent; read and create bar graphs.

Physical requirements

• Frequent walking; reaching; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders regularly; work on elevated platforms.
• Perform overhead tasks as needed.
• Lift up to 40 pounds.

Grow with us

• PTO and paid holidays from Day 1.
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and commuter benefits beginning Day 1.
• Challenging, high-impact work with cutting-edge technology and processes.
• Competitive total rewards and recognition for your ideas.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mentorship, and extensive online learning to fuel your development.
• Extra employee discounts and perks.

Compensation and more

Location: Lexington, NC

Base rate range: $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.

Benefit details:

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