Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Los Angeles, CA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships generally last three to four years, demanding substantial training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 223,350 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with a significant presence in Los Angeles. The average wage for mechanical trade workers in Los Angeles is $1,357 per week, with experienced professionals often earning over $110,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
Turpin & Rattan Engineering, Inc. seeks to employ talented, team-oriented individuals at all experience levels. We support a balance between professional and personal life, offer in-house learning opportunities and career mentoring. To apply for an open position, please email your resume with the position title in the subject line to [email protected] Lead Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager - Los Angeles, CA Team member will work closely with lead engineers and clients on the mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing) portion of projects to: • Prepare designs and project deliverables for mechanical and plumbing systems • Remain responsive • Exceed client expectations • Meet multi-disciplinary objectives • Adhere to project budget and schedule requirements • Define project scope • Coordinate on project proposals • Provide construction administration services Minimum Requirements: • Project management experience in the design of mechanical systems • Ability to lead and coordinate a team to complete project deliverables while exceeding client expectations • Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD • Proficient in Revit BIM software • Proficient in Microsoft Office software suite (Outlook, Word, Etc.) • Strong desire to work with team members and maintain client relationships • Demonstrated previous success with project design from inception to completion • Fieldwork will be expected and require interaction with client personnel Preferred: • LEED Accredited Professionals. • Experience with Educational and Telecommunications facilities • Interest in sustainable design practices and developing the firm’s sustainable marketability • Participate in efforts to support an innovative and forward-thinking work environment What Turpin & Rattan Engineering, Inc. Offers: • Competitive Wages • A hybrid work schedule, including home and in-office • Support to develop appliable technical and software skills • Performance-Based Bonuses • 401K and Roth Plans • Medical and Dental • Long-term Disability • Vacation and Sick Time • Support for a balance between professional and personal life Salary: $80,000 - $140,000 / yr Turpin & Rattan Engineering, Inc. is recognized as one of the top firms in our industry for providing a desirable work environment for employees.
See More Details >>Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose The purpose of this role is to design and develop manufacturing equipment utilized by the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™). This person owns the mechanical design and development of full systems and components for a laser powder bed fusion machine, ensuring they meet cost, reliability, performance, and schedule targets. They partner closely with software, process, optics, and controls teammates to develop a complex, industrialized production machine/system. The Role • Conceptual through detailed design of various subsystems for advanced manufacturing systems. • Associated structural, thermal and dynamic analysis / simulation. • Integration of various electrical, controls, optical and fluids components as required. • Collaborate with external design and manufacturing partners as required, ensuring high quality and schedule adherence to project milestones. • Hands on development, fabrication, assembly, integration and test of systems. • Troubleshooting of complex systems. Basic Qualifications • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline • 5+ years detailed design of complex mechanical systems. • Extensive drafting and GD&T experience. • Familiarity with Siemens NX and Teamcenter. • Experience with hands on assembly and testing. Preferred Qualifications • Expert level knowledge of NX and Teamcenter. • Experience with capital equipment design and production. • Knowledgeable of laser powder-bed fusion or similar systems. • FEA, Thermal, or other analysis skills. Work Environment • Office • Laboratory • Industrial equipment • Metal powders Compensation At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E04 - E05 as evaluated through our interview process. • Engineer / E04: $106,000 - $145,750 • Senior / E05: $122,400 - $168,300 What We Offer: • Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions. • Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time. • Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind. • Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance. • Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint. Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. EEO Poster In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. E-Verify: Right to Work Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate's eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish) Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
See More Details >>ANNUAL SALARY $128,934 (flat-rated) NOTES: • Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. • For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. A Steam Plant Maintenance Mechanic repairs, overhauls, and maintains high pressure, high temperature boilers, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), steam turbines, gas turbines, and auxiliary equipment found in a large steam electric generating station. Three years of full-time paid experience as a Steam Plant Assistant with the City of Los Angeles, one year of which must be as an Assistant Maintenance Mechanic or Controls Mechanic working on the maintenance, repair and overhaul of equipment at a large steam electric generating station. PROCESS NOTES • Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. • A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI. Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity/promotionaljobs for Promotional Examinations. NOTE: Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications must be received by THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025. Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Safety Focus, including: potential safety hazards encountered when working near operating steam plant equipment, and the methods used to prevent, identify, and/or address them; proper hand signals used to safely direct mobile equipment, such as cranes, forklifts, skip loaders, and dump trucks; the purpose and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS); pertinent safety rules and regulations as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) and the Department of Water and Power when repairing, overhauling, and maintaining high-pressure, high-temperature, steam turbine, and auxiliary equipment, including those related to emergency and confined space entry procedures; safety procedures and regulations as required by the California Vehicle Code and Department of Water and Power when operating vehicles and equipment, such as skip loaders, aerial lifts, forklifts, mobile cranes, rubber-tired tractors, pick-up and dump trucks, and automobiles; safety procedures required to access and perform work while being supported by various types of scaffolding; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: tools used in steam electric generating plants; symptoms of malfunctioning steam plant machinery; methods used to maintain and repair boilers, boiler tubes, heat recovery steam generators, steam turbines, gas turbines, valves, and pumps; Equipment Operation, including operation of: steam plant equipment, including their components and functions; manual and mechanical rigging equipment; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Steam Plant Maintenance Mechanic. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. It is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025 and MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html. Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES: • This examination is based on a validation study. • As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. • Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualification has been met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualification stated on this bulletin. • Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class. • You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis. • Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous classified City service will be added to the weighted test score of each candidate. • A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. • In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
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