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Posted: January 1, 2012 (5128 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (41 days ago)

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Maintenance Mechanic - Welder

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

HRD

Stale

Location

Massachusetts, 02114

Salary

Not specified

Closes

Not specified

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance work, focusing on welding, metal fabrication, and repairing equipment like auto bodies and gears, all under supervision in a public works setting.

A good fit would be someone with practical experience in mechanical repairs who is reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to respond to emergencies.

It's ideal for those living in Boston who enjoy skilled trade work in a government role.

Key Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience in related mechanical maintenance or welding work
  • Ability to lay out, cut, fit, preheat, and clean metals for welding
  • Skills in auto body repair, including straightening, grinding, and welding
  • Proficiency in general welding techniques such as acetylene and electric arc welding
  • Experience brazing non-ferrous metals and inspecting welds
  • Capability to sharpen, temper tools, and perform repairs using lathes, drill presses, and similar equipment
  • Must be a resident of the city of Boston; Massachusetts Driver's License may be required
  • Availability to work emergencies as directed by the Commissioner of Public Works

Full Job Description

Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled mechanical maintenance work; and does related work as required.

Requirements

Lays out, cuts and fits material for welding; preheats and cleans metals. Performs auto body repair work of all types, including straightening, grinding and welding. Does general welding of worn gears using acetylene and electric arc welding when required. Brazes various non-ferrous metals. Inspects brushes and grind welds. Sharpens and tempers tools and does some general repair work requiring the use of lathes, drill presses and similar equipment. Employee Required to work any emergency as directed by the commissioner of Public Works.

Qualifications

2 years of experience required in related work. Massachusetts Driver's License may be required. Must be a resident of the city of Boston.

Additional Information

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/1/2012 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-massachusetts-502043