Motor Production Technician; 2nd shift- Rail Traction Components
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Overview
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. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability:
100% Railability
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Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world.
We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives and every voice matters. Apply today and be part of shaping the future with us!
Position OverviewMotor Technicians are responsible for the assembly of a motor to include operating production equipment, disassembly, cleaning of parts and assembling components according to drawings and guidelines to ensure product specifications and quality standards are met. Motor technicians may need to work directly with supervisor or engineers to resolve any production issues.
Shift: 5:30pm-4:00am (2-3 months of training will be on the 1st shift which is 6:30am-5:00pm)
What your day-to-day will look like- Inspect, disassemble, clean, reassemble, and adjust motor units to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements, document the process with photos.
- Perform visual inbound inspection, unpackage and stage components, and record winding and bearing insulation using required tools.
- Remove couplings with hydraulic tools and disassemble motors using specialized tool kits, inspecting all housings, journals, and couplings per drawings.
- Clean all labyrinth seals, rotor and pulse wheel assemblies, remove surface rust from rotors as needed, and bake rotor and stator assemblies at low temperatures for specified durations.
- After cleaning, record insulation resistance test results, conduct surge compression tests to verify stator winding conditions, and inspect coils for damage.
- Clean end bells, fittings, drain holes, and other parts; balance rotor and pulse wheel assemblies, recording results and using special balance weights as required.
- Install new bearings, replace grease tubes and nipples, flush regreasing provisions, reassemble motors, and conduct electrical tests—including Megger(insulation resistance tester) and vibration analysis—recording results throughout the process.
- Reinstall couplings, provide motors for painting, clean work areas, inventory tools, conduct 6S audits and safety walks, and participate in work groups to optimize processes and workflows.
- HS diploma or equivalent required
- Proficient in mathematics (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications)
- Strong knowledge of English language structure, composition, and grammar
- Understanding of environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations and procedures
- Familiarity with product standards and assembly procedures
- Basic computer software skills
- Experience with machines, tools, and their maintenance
- Ability to document and record information accurately in written or electronic form
- 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 front runners 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…
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