Tig/Mig Welder Part Time or Full Time

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Under the general supervision of an employee in a higher grade, the Welder/Mechanic is responsible for all the metal fabrication and maintenance needs of the assigned depot. This includes but is not limited to the fabrication, maintenance and repair of heavy construction equipment and attachments; roadways, bridges, and tunnel infrastructure; roadways and bridges, and tunnels. Also, may be required to assist Mechanics in repairs on the motor equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities Perform skilled fabrication welding and burning plasma cutting as required in the repair or maintenance of toll and/or construction equipment.
Operate and perform maintenance and regular diagnostic testing on welding equipment in conformance with maintenance and safety schedules.
Fabricate a wide variety of metal structures from oral directions, blueprint sketches, drawings, and written specifications.
Trouble shoot, repair, documents, and test motor equipment.
Assist mechanics in repairs on motor equipment when required.
Operates related equipment including but not limited to drill presses, grinders, heliarc, mig welder, torches to perform assigned tasks.
Must be available for scheduled overtime work and overtime work for snow and ice operations and emergency conditions.
The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters(Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.
Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.
All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.
Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.
Successful completion of an apprenticeship program overseen by a recognized certification authority may be substituted for the required experience.
Possession of a certificate in welding from a recognized trade or technical school may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
Possession of an arc welding certification.
Preferred Qualifications At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the repair, maintenance and overhaul of automotive equipment such as automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, cranes, front end loaders, etc.
Possession of a certificate or diploma from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at the high school level or above, with a major in automotive shop practice.
Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Public Safety Hoisting License 2A or 2B.
For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. Schedule Full-time
Shift Day
If you have Diversity, AffirMative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Bargaining Unit : DOT
Confidential : Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No

#