Machine Shop Trainer

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

Job Description:

Location: North Andover, Massachusetts

MACHINE SHOP TRAINER
BUILD. TEACH. CREATE.
POSITION SUMMARY
Flexible Hours during the day, Mon- Fri!
$30-40/hr
Do you enjoy turning raw materials into finished products and helping others learn how to do the same? We’re looking for a hands-on MACHINE SHOP TRAINER who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment where ideas become reality.
In this temporary role, you’ll support engineering teaching laboratories, research initiatives, and student design projects by helping students safely machine, fabricate, weld, and assemble components for coursework, prototypes, and capstone projects. If you love working with tools, solving problems, and mentoring future engineers, this role is for you.

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.

Desired Background/Skills:

• 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.

Other Information:

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team.
CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.
If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.
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Interested candidates please reference job code 248939 when responding to this ad.

Location: North Andover, Massachusetts