What are the responsibilities and job description for the WELDER position at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)?
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, welds, fabricates, and repairs a variety of metal parts, vehicles, and facilities/support equipment.
Recruitment Timelines: Written exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 5, 2026. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 19, 2026. Performance exam will take place starting the week of February 2, 2026.These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.- Uses a variety of hand tools, machines, and welding equipment to repair and fabricate items of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Utilizes engineering drawings and blueprints and develops shop drawings
- Prepares layouts and manufactures patterns
- Fabricates tools, jigs, and fixtures
- Maintains tools and equipment
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
- Graduation from an accredited welding trade school
- Two years of relevant experience performing journey-level work as a combination welder (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and GAS Oxy-acetylene)
- One Year of employment in an active welder apprenticeship program may be substituted for equivalent experience
- Valid California Clas C Driver's License
- Must provide own tools of the trade
- 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
Knowledge
- Metals, methods, tools, equipment, materials, safety procedures, and efficient operating practices used in MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxyacetylene welding
- Vehicle operations and safety
- Fabrication techniques
- Shop math
Abilites
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions and procedures
- Communicate effectively with others
- Operate MIG, TIG, ARC, and oxyacetylene welding equipment
- Fabricate parts
- Read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams and specifications
- Weld ferrous and non-ferrous alloys and stainless steel
- Design tools and equipment
- 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 provide own tools of the trade
- 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
Salary : $46 - $57