Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

FABRICATION SHOPS SUPERVISOR
Pay Grade C04

Basic Function
To supervise technical personnel in the fabrication and re-manufacturing of public transit vehicle parts, assemblies, and equipment.

Classification Characteristics

Supervised by: Manager, Maintenance Operations; Assistant Manager, Equipment Maintenance

Supervises: Master Mechanic; Welder; Warranty & Equipment Mechanic; Machinist; Mechanic "A" Leader; Sheet Metal Worker; Sr Service Attendant; Service Attendant Leader; Service Attendant

FLSA: Exempt

Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:

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
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • 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

Ability to:
  • 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, turn 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 (GDT)
  • Read analog and digital gauges; interpret damaged and failed items to conclude results of tensile and shear testing
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Exercise judgment and creativity in making recommendations
  • Operate computers and Maintenance & Material Management (M3) program terminals and diagnostic equipment
  • Meet productivity demands
  • Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
  • 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

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the FABRICATION SHOPS SUPERVISOR position MUST meet the following requirements:

  • Associate's degree - related field or equivalent training from a recognized trade school
  • 4 years’ 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 2 years’ experience operating a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mill and lathe
  • Experience welding, fabricating sheet metal, and/or reverse engineering materials is highly desirable

Special Conditions
  • 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

Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.


Date Originally Created: 12/28/2017 12:48:48 PM
Date Last Revised: 1/3/2018 3:26:13 PM
AFSCME: 4628B