About the role#
This is a seasonal co-op position based at the Deer Island facility in Winthrop, Massachusetts. You will work under the guidance of the Unit Supervisor to assist with precision machine shop tasks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 3:00pm, with workdays alternating between school and the job site as agreed upon by the school and the MWRA.
What you'll do#
- Set up and operate various machine shop tools.
- Fabricate, shape, repair, and finish machinery parts using materials like brass, iron, steel, and plastic.
- Plan work based on blueprints, sketches, work orders, or models.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on shop tools and equipment.
- Conduct light maintenance on CNC and other equipment.
- Inspect and troubleshoot systems, and modify or align equipment to specifications.
- Operate portable pumping and ventilation equipment to prepare work areas.
- Install safety rails and clear snow from the immediate work area.
- Obtain parts through established procedures.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Completion of at least one and one-half years of full-time study in a career technical cooperative program.
- Currently at least midway through your junior year in a Vocational Trades High School or equivalent program.
- A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License.
- Ability to read blueprint sketches, work orders, and models.
- Basic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and oral communication.
- Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices.
- You must provide your own transportation to the Deer Island facility.
Location & details#
- Location: Winthrop, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour.
- Employment Type: Seasonal, full-time.
About MWRA
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is a government agency based in Boston. Founded in 1985, it provides wastewater treatment and drinking water services. The organization serves over 3 million people across eastern and central Massachusetts. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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