Job Title: Manual Machinist Job Description As a Manual Machinist, you will play a crucial role in processing components using manual lathes and ensuring safe and efficient operation of machinery. You will be responsible for maintaining the workspace and equipment while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities • Maneuver large, awkward, or heavy parts manually or with equipment and operate manual lathes to process components. • Install machine fixtures to ensure safe operation of the machine. • Maintain machine and work area in a clean and safe manner. • Check and inspect operation against predetermined tolerances. • Adopt a learning and flexibility approach to expanding knowledge to Computer Numerical Control machines. • Work in other areas or departments as assigned. Essential Skills • Proficiency as a manual machinist. • Experience with saw, tape measure, band saw, drilling, tapping, coating, painting, grinding, sanding, assembly, polishing, and metal finishing. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Ability to work in a loud manufacturing environment. • Flexibility to work assigned shifts and adapt to new tasks. Why Work Here? Join a progressive leader in the Power Transmission and Bulk Material Handling Industry, with a rich heritage dating back to 1951. Benefit from affordable medical, pharmacy, and dental plans, life and disability insurance, a 401k Profit Trust Plan, paid time off, growth opportunities, competitive pay, and shift differentials. Work Environment The work environment is a manufacturing setting that can be loud. The schedule is first shift, from 6 am to 2:30 pm. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, California. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $27.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>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: Are you highly skilled in operating CNC machinery and passionate about creating precision components? We're looking for a dedicated CNC Machinist to join our team! In this role, you will operate and maintain CNC machines to produce high-quality parts that meet our specifications. What your day may look like: • Read and understand technical drawings from purchase orders or verbal instructions. • Under limited supervision, set up and operate precision machines such as CNC, Press, CMM, FARO Arm, Milling Machine, Band Saw, Shear etc. • Work closely with engineers and other manufacturing professionals to ensure the production of high-quality machined and fabricated parts. • Ensure that all processes and outputs meet the required specifications and quality standards. • Secure and deburr girders and truck frames to ensure smooth edges and surfaces. • Assemble and disassemble wheelsets with precision and care. • Accurately measure girders, truck components, and wheel sets to meet specifications. • Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of machines and work areas according to established checklists. • Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining or assembly issues efficiently. Core Behavioral Competencies: • Initiative:Proactively act and go beyond what is required to achieve goals. • Results Orientation:Focus on delivering high-quality results and meeting objectives efficiently. • Creativity:Generate innovative ideas and solutions to overcome challenges and improve processes. • Adaptability:Embrace change and adjust quickly to new situations and demands. • Decision Making:Make sound and timely decisions based on thorough analysis and judgment. • Continuous Learning:Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn and apply new skills and knowledge. • Analytical Skills:Assess situations effectively to identify key issues and develop appropriate solutions. • Organization and Quality:Maintain a high level of organization and ensure work meets quality standards. • Effective Communication:Clearly and concisely convey information, both verbally and in writing. • Networking:Build and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. • Customer Focus:Prioritize customer satisfaction and strive to meet or exceed customer expectations. • Team Collaboration:Work effectively as part of a team, fostering a cooperative and supportive environment. Education and experience that will make you successful in this role: • High school diploma or equivalent • At least three years of experience in machining and/or fabrication. Must have practical knowledge of CNC programming. • Training as a machining technician, machine operator, or lathe operator is required. • Candidate should be highly proficient in reading blueprints. • Possess strong reading, writing, and math skills. • Experienced in using precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and gauges. Additional information: • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • The individual is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Why Siemens Mobility? • # 9 On Forbes Great Places to Work List! • 11 paid holidays, 18 days PTO! • 401K – 6% company match! • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Tuition reimbursement • 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 employee referral program! • Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. • *The hourly rate for this position is $22.29-29.92 plus, 10% shift differential for 2nd shift and 20% shift differential for 3rd shift.**The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. 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. 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 welcome 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 You should be proficient in: • Troubleshooting CNC Machines • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment • Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use: • CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) • Manual Lathe • CNC Laser Cutter • CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) • CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) • CNC Lathe (5+ axis) • Band Saw
See More Details >>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: Are you highly skilled in operating CNC machinery and passionate about creating precision components? We're looking for a dedicated CNC Machinist I to join our team! In this role, you will operate and maintain CNC machines to produce high-quality parts that meet our specifications. What your day may look like: • Read and understand technical drawings from purchase orders or verbal instructions. • Under limited supervision, set up and operate precision machines such as CNC, Press, CMM, FARO Arm, Milling Machine, Band Saw, Shear etc. • Work closely with engineers and other manufacturing professionals to ensure the production of high-quality machined and fabricated parts. • Ensure that all processes and outputs meet the required specifications and quality standards. • Secure and deburr girders and truck frames to ensure smooth edges and surfaces. • Assemble and disassemble wheelsets with precision and care. • Accurately measure girders, truck components, and wheel sets to meet specifications. • Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of machines and work areas according to established checklists. • Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and others to resolve machining or assembly issues efficiently. What will make you successful in this role: • High school diploma or equivalent is required. • At least three years of experience in machining and/or fabrication. Must have practical knowledge of CNC programming. • Training as a machining technician, machine operator, or lathe operator is required. • Candidate should be highly proficient in reading blueprints. • Possess strong reading, writing, and math skills. • Experienced in using precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, and gauges. Additional information: Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen. The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties: • Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders • Frequently required to work on elevated platforms. • Perform work overhead. • Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds. • Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Why you'll love working for Siemens! • 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. • 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: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. This position in located in Sacramento, CA. The hourly rate range for this position is $22.29 to $29.92. There is a 10% shift differential for second shift and 20% shift differential for 3rd shift. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. 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: Rolling Stock #LI-FC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision Siemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here. California Privacy Notice California residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here. Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Sacramento, CA, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, which combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span four to five years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Sacramento, the average weekly wage for machinists is around $1,000, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $1,700 per week. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Gild facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
