FABRICATION SHOPS SUPERVISOR

Job Title

Supervises technical personnel in the fabrication and re-manufacturing of public transit vehicle parts, assemblies, and equipment.

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.

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:

• Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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 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,