FABRICATION SHOPS SUPERVISOR LA
Metro
- 4.0 Los Angeles, CA Job Details $52.98
- $70.
39 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Credit union membership Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Inspection gauge Mechanical blueprint interpretation CAD software Computer operation Manufacturing management Team supervision Tensile testing Mechanical fabrication Sheet metal fabrication Safety regulations Writing skills Machining fixtures Cutting Mechanical repair Assembly fixtures English Project management in manufacturing Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence CNC tooling CAM software Mechanical drawings Key Performance Indicators Drilling machines Math Budget planning Grinding Welding repair Decision making Labor contracts Implementation of OSHA safety standards Full Job Description Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. Description Supervises technical personnel in the fabrication and re-manufacturing of public transit vehicle parts, assemblies, and equipment.
Recruitment Timelines:
Written exam is projected to be scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples of Duties Plans, organizes, and assigns work for fabrication shops Develops and maintains computer and manual files for payroll, attendance, project budgets, and production activities; prepares daily reports Implements and maintains safety programs Ensures compliance and promotes aspects of the Environmental Management System to employees and coworkers Conducts meetings to inform employees about safety, tool uses, equipment upgrade projects, and other related topics Investigates and reports accidents and injuries Follows up on ordered parts, equipment, and supplies; administers warranty claims Counsels subordinates on compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations Conducts first-level disciplinary and grievance hearings Analyzes structural failures, identifies problems, and plans and provides assistance to staff to remedy problems Conducts meetings to determine users' needs Approves completed work/repairs Prepares various reports, develops presentations, and oversees special development projects Supervises subordinate staff, accounts for subordinate and personal compliance with all of Metro's safety rules, polices, and procedures May be required to perform other related job duties Minimum Qualifications A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
A typical combination includes:
Education Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school Experience Four years of relevant journey-level experience performing machinist work in the manufacture, assembly, installation, and/or repair of parts and equipment, special tooling, jigs, and fixtures with a minimum of two years of relevant experience operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mill and lathe Experience welding, fabricating sheet metal, and/or reverse engineering materials is preferred Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements Will require supervising staff from mechanic classifications when assigned Frequent exposure to weather, physical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards Shift work Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Theories, principles, and practices of safe and proper use of tools and other equipment Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing maintenance, repair, and procurement of public transit vehicles Project planning and budgeting techniques Principles of supervision Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Business computer software applications, including proficiency in Computer Automated Manufacturing (CAM) software and G & M Codes required to work with multiple axis mills and lathes Industrial mathematics Basic properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals Welding and sheet metal fabrication techniques Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Exercising judgment and creativity in making recommendations Meeting productivity demands Communicating effectively orally and in writing Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Plan, organize, and monitor the work of technical personnel engaged in the fabrication and re-manufacturing of parts, assemblies and equipment for public transit vehicles Operate a vertical mill, horizontal mill and lathe Drill, mill, tum and grind ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and other exotic materials for fabrication and remanufacturing Read simple and complex prints and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) drawings Interpret CAD drawings and convert desired results into final finished production products with an understanding of geometric dimension and tolerances (GOT) Read analog and digital gauges; interpret damaged and failed items to conclude results of tensile and shear testing Operate computers and Maintenance & Material Management (M3) program terminals and diagnostic equipment Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervise subordinate staff Travel to various Metro offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity Work irregular hours, split shifts, weekends, holidays, or 24-hour-a-day on-call assignments Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required (ASB) Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices. Selection Procedure Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Application Procedure To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations: METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044
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Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun) East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022
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Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon) Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun) Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059
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Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone:
(213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered. Open to the public and all Metro employees This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
PTSC BENEFITS
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums. Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan. Group Life Insurance
- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates. Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available. Holidays
- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Time off with Pay (TOWP)
- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday. Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire date
- 5 years 20 days Beginning of 6th
- 10th year 25 days Beginning of 11th
- 15th year 30 days Beginning of 16th + years 35 days Pension Plan
- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits :
Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.