Machine Shop Supervisor

State of California; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervisor of Machine Shop to lead a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the highest safety standards. You will be responsible for design and manufacturing tasks, utilizing advanced CAD and CNC technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining and supervisory experience, ensuring compliance with quality assurance testing. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and take the next step in your career in a supportive environment that promotes professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining, supervising staff, and maintaining equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and training new employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise machine shop staff and ensure safe working conditions.
• Prepare design drawings and oversee the operation of CNC machines.

Skills

Machinist Skills

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

CNC Programming

Supervisory Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification in Machining

Tools

CNC Machines

CAD Software

Hand Tools

Job description

Final Filing Date: 5/28/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Materials Engineering and Testing Services (METS) is looking to hire a Supervisor of Machine Shop in the Office of Central Laboratories (OCL).

Under the general direction of a Senior Bridge Engineer, the Supervisor of Machine Shop, supervises the staff and work of the Structural Materials Testing Branch (SMTB), machine shop and is responsible for the maintenance of equipment and the design and manufacture of special equipment and other related work.

The Supervisor of Machine Shop will assign work and deadlines for projects submitted by METS personnel, Headquarters, Districts, and other approved agencies. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining safe conditions in the shop area. The incumbent will train new employees in the proper use of machines and other equipments. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation of design drawings using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software and the programming and operation of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines. The incumbent is responsible for the purchase of materials and equipments as a CalCard holder, and for the proper storage and maintenance of purchase records and materials inventory. As a working supervisor, the incumbent oversees and performs shop work, as required, to prepare specimens for the Structural Materials Testing Branch (SMTB) Quality Assurance (QA) testing of structural materials, within the allowable turnaround time, to ensure compliance with the performance for these acceptance tests.

PARF# 59-5-216/ JC-477177

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Supervisor of Machine ShopExam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento, SacramentoCounty.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

For most of each day, the employee will work in a machine shop and may be exposed to dirty surfaces and equipment, odors, hot liquids, flames and hot equipment. For some part of each day, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office. Both environments are under artificial lighting. The employee may occasionally be required to travel and work outdoors, and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.

New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR OF MACHINE SHOP

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The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

• Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial,original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be requiredupon appointment.Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees mustprovide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicatesthe number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.Please visit either of the following two websites for a list ofevaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org .Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/28/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/28/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The incumbent should have experience performing skilled machinist work in constructing and repairing equipment and instrumentations. May use other shop skills such as sheet metal, welding, wood work, electrical, and plumbing in performing the work. The incumbent must coordinate Machine Shop activities making efficient use of available work force, draft correspondence and serve in lead capacity to complete assigned work. Incumbent should be capable of working and communicating with other personnel effectively. Must have the ability to learn and practice safe machine shop procedures.

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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-477177), PARF# 59-5-216and title of the position (Supervisor of Machine Shop) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.