FABRICATION SHOPS SUPERVISOR

Responsibilities Supervises technical personnel in the fabrication and re-manufacturing of public transit vehicle parts, assemblies, and equipment. 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, policies, and procedures. May be required to perform other related job duties. 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 respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), as required. 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. Skill In 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 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 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 off‑site 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr