Master Welder I (EQ General)

MWRA; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MWRA in Chelsea, MA is seeking a skilled welding and maintenance technician to inspect and repair structural components on vehicles and shop equipment. You will perform welding, grinding and cutting under the Unit Supervisor, while assisting on road calls and maintaining inventory.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a relevant certificate and 3+ years of experience in automotive/heavy equipment welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year certificate from college or technical school.
• At least 3 years welding, grinding and cutting in automotive/heavy equipment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural components and locate trouble for repairs.
• Perform welding, grinding and cutting under supervision.
• Assist on road calls and make repairs on road or in garage.
• Maintain welding/cutting stock inventory and request supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math/science

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

1 year certificate (college/technical)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Welding tools

Power tools

Construction equipment

Mobile radio

PC/Word processing software

Job description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference-in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary

Perform inspection, servicing and maintenance on structural components of vehicles and shop equipment.

Posting Period

9/14/2026 to 10/13/2026

Location

Chelsea, MA

Salary

$67,131.82 - $96,436.98 Annually $1,291.00 - $1,854.56 Weekly

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect structural components of vehicles and equipment to locate trouble and determine needed repairs.
• Performs welding, grinding and cutting procedures under the direction of the Unit Supervisor.
• Assists on road calls and makes repairs either on the road or in the garage.
• Keeps inventory of welding and cutting stock including structural steel members and recommends needed supplies.
• Set-ups and operates hand, electric and air-operated tools hydraulic jacks and hoists using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment for fabrication, repair or alterations to machinery.
• Keeps and updates records of work performed.
• Rigs equipment to be moved using cranes and hoists with lift straps and/or chains.
• Evaluates equipment, reports damage and unsafe conditions and recommends maintenance program requirements.
• With proper training sets up ladders, staging, rigging, and utilizes hoists, dollies, lifts etc., for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED; and
• One (1) year certificate from college or technical school; and
• At least three (3) years experience in welding, grinding and cutting in an automotive and heavy equipment area; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class D Motor Vehicles Operator's License.
• This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, tools, materials and practices used in repairing, rebuilding and adjusting automotive equipment. Welding, grinding and cutting are key skills required.
• Skill in the use of the tools and equipment employed in repairs, rebuilding and adjustment work.
• Skill in diagnosing structural problems in conjunction with Unit Supervisor.
• Ability to operate any motor-driven equipment in section.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.
• Basic reading, writing, mathematical and scientific skills.

Tools and Equipment Used

Power, hand and welding tools, construction equipment, mobile radio, telephone, personal computers including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, finger, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in extreme bright light or extreme inadequate light conditions, cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in an office setting.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Unit Supervisor.

Other Position Information

PCR: 5470020

Division

Operations

Department

EQ - General

Union/Grade

AFSCME (Unit 2)/Grade 16

Equal Opportunity Statement

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Salary: $67131.82 - $96436.98 per year