Description
Salary $46.18 - $57.57 Hourly
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet OPERATIONS
Opening Date 06/09/2026
Closing Date 6/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit ATU
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.
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.
Examples o0f Duties
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
(TB)
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059-
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Employer
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website
https://www.metro.net/careers
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
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
Essential Knowledge
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