MACHINIST

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA) is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate precision machines to manufacture, repair, and finish vehicle parts. You will read blueprints, follow CAD/CAM/CNC instructions, and ensure tolerances are met using GD&T and precision measuring tools.

Role requires four years of journey-level experience or a four-year apprenticeship, plus a valid California driver license.

Qualifications

• Four years' journey-level machinist experience or completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficiency with GD&T, micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines and precision tools to cut, shape, and finish parts.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble components to meet tolerances.
• Operate lathe for turning shafts, axles, gears, and related features.
• Operate milling machines to produce flat, curved, and irregular surfaces.
• Verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Read blueprints and CAD/CAM/CNC instructions to plan operations.
• Maintain safety compliance and clean parts before/after machining.

Skills

Operate precision tools

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM software

Quality & safety

Communication skills

Education

Four-year machinist apprenticeship

California driver license

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC mills

Bridgeport mills

Radial drills

Micrometers

Job description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, sets up and operates machines and precision hand tools to cut, shape, and finish ferrous & non-ferrous metals, plastics and other exotic materials for the manufacture, remanufacture, assembly, installation, and repair of vehicle and equipment parts and components.

• Sets up and operates 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
• Disassembles, repairs, and reassembles components and equipment to ensure adherence to precision alignment and close tolerance requirements
• Operates 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
• Operates milling machines to produce, flat, curved, and irregular surfaces for slots, grooves, keyways, dovetails, spines, flutes, cams, and gears
• Cleans parts, before and after machining, to remove grease, rust stains, and other foreign matters
• Works 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
• Verifies 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
• Utilizes Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software to operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• 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, horizontoal 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

Knowledge

• 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
• Machine operations and safety
• Shop mathematics
• Vehicle operations and safety

Abilities

• 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

Special Conditions

• 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
• Working hours are from 0530 - 1400

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