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
