Hands-on Machine Shop Mentor (Temp) - Flexible Hours

Coworx Staffing Services LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

CoWorx is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Trainer in North Andover, MA to support engineering teaching laboratories, student projects, and capstone work by guiding students in machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.

The role features flexible daytime hours (Mon–Fri) and pay in the $30–$40/hour range, with a focus on safe operation, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced learning environment.

Qualifications

• Technical training or equivalent experience in machining, manufacturing, welding, or mechanical engineering technology.
• Experience operating manual machine shop and welding equipment.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques, tooling, and shop safety practices.
• A passion for TEACHING, MENTORING, and helping students build confidence and skills.
• Commitment to quality workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, welding equipment, and related fabrication tools.
• Assist faculty and students with machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and prototype development.
• Provide guidance on the safe operation of shop equipment and enforce shop safety procedures.
• Prepare materials and equipment for laboratory courses and student projects.
• Perform routine maintenance of shop equipment and maintain an organized workspace.
• Manage inventories of raw materials, tooling, welding supplies, and shop consumables.
• Support installation and setup of new equipment as needed.

Skills

Technical training

Machining

Welding

Teaching

Mentoring

Safety

Tools

Manual machine shop tools

Fabrication equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

CoWorx is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Trainer in North Andover, MA to support engineering teaching laboratories, student projects, and capstone work by guiding students in machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.

The role features flexible daytime hours (Mon–Fri) and pay in the $30–$40/hour range, with a focus on safe operation, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced learning environment.