Machinists set up and operate machines and precision hand tools to cut, shape, and finish various materials for the manufacture, remanufacture, assembly, installation, and repair of vehicle and equipment parts and components. This role involves working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics, and other exotic materials.
Responsibilities
Set up and operate machine and precision hand tools to fit, manufacture, or repair vehicle parts or mechanisms or other related vehicle components, such as transmissions, pumps, differentials, compressors, blowers
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble components and equipment to ensure adherence to precision alignment and close tolerance requirements
Operate lathe for turning, shaping, and finishing shafts, axles, pins, pulleys, and gear for forming flat end surfaces, collars, shoulders, and cylindrical surfaces; cutting screw threads; and drilling, reaming, tapping, and bruling a variety of work pieces
Operate milling machines to produce, flat, curved, and irregular surfaces for slots, grooves, keyways, dovetails, spines, flutes, cams, and gears
Clean parts, before and after machining, to remove grease, rust stains, and other foreign matters
Work from blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, damaged parts, or description of parts to be replaced to determine dimensions and tolerances of parts to be manufactured, sequence of operations, and tools, materials, and machines required
Verify dimensions of finished products, using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators, to ensure adherence to specifications
Utilize Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
Contribute to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Requirements
Four years' journey-level experience performing machinist work in the following areas: manufacture, assembly, installation, and repair of vehicle and equipment parts, special tooling, jigs, and fixtures; operation of vertical mill, horizontal mill and lathe; drilling, milling, turning and grinding ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics and other exotic materials for manufacturing and remanufacturing; and operation of a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mill and lathe OR
Completion of a 4 year machinist apprenticeship program from a recognized union which includes training in all of the abovementioned areas
Valid California Class C driver's license
Theories, principles, and practices in the machining of metals for the repair or production of various vehicle and equipment parts
Properties of various types of metals as they relate to manufacturing and repair activities
Operations of various precision hand and machine tools, including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathes and mills, bridge port mills, manual lathes, sharpeners, and radial drills
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Machine operations and safety
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Vehicle operations and safety
Operate a variety of precision hand and machine tools to cut, shape, and finish metals and products used for the manufacture, assembly, installation, and repair of vehicle and equipment parts
Use micrometers and precision measuring instruments
Utilize (CAD/CAM) software
Read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams and specifications
Assess and resolve technical equipment problems and breakdowns
Safely operate Metro vehicles
Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
Communicate effectively with others
Follow verbal and written instructions
Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Must possess required standard tools of specified trade
Must wear required safety equipment whenever on duty
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
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Group Life Insurance
Holidays
Sick time
Vacation time
Pension plan
Social Security coverage
Transportation passes
Credit union
Tuition assistance
Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
Thrift plan
Employee Assistance Program
Jury duty
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Important Details
Schedule: 0530 - 1400
Application Process
Participate in an examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
About the Company
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.
