FABRICATION SHOPS SUPERVISOR

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
• Counselssubordinates 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
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.

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 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 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.

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

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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