Description

Salary $52.98 - $70.39 Hourly

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet OPERATIONS

Opening Date 06/22/2026

Closing Date 7/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

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 upgrades projects, and other related topics

        Investigates and reports accidents and injuries

        Follows up on ordered parts, equipment, and supplies; administers warranty claims

        Counsel’s 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

(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

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm 

(Closed Sun & Mon) 

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm 

(Closed Sat & Sun) 

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: 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.

Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.metro.net/careers

Requirements

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