Mechanical Sub-Foreperson

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs core values are built around safety service equity sustainability culture and accessibility and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Mechanical Sub-Foreperson supports the Machine Shop Foreperson in the daily oversight of shop fabrication mechanical repair and overhaul activities. The role provides both structured and hands-on instruction to machine shop employees and apprentices at varying skill levels. This position blends supervisory responsibilities with a strong instructional component ensuring consistent application of mechanical standards proper machining techniques and effective employee development across the Authority. Work is performed in machine shops maintenance facilities fabrication areas vehicle facilities and field locations.

The Mechanical Sub-Foreperson ensures that all activities comply with MBTA policies procedures and safety requirements. This role is responsible for promoting and enforcing safe work practices within the machine shop including compliance with machine guarding lockout/tagout PPE lifting and rigging hazardous-material environmental and equipment-operating requirements. The position must identify document report and escalate unsafe conditions defective equipment training gaps or other hazards and participate in safety briefings inspections investigations and corrective-action activities as required.

• Assist the Machine Shop Foreperson in planning assigning prioritizing overseeing and reviewing mechanical repair overhaul machining and fabrication work.
• Assign and direct machinists apprentices trainees and other assigned personnel within the limits of their training and qualifications.
• Inspect in-progress and completed work to ensure safe execution dimensional accuracy workmanship schedule compliance and adherence to technical specifications and Authority standards.
• Provide classroom shop-based and hands-on technical instruction to machinists apprentices trainees and other assigned employees.
• Train employees in the safe and proper use of machine tools precision measuring instruments manual and CNC equipment shop machinery and related systems.
• Interpret and explain diagrams drawings blueprints technical specifications repair procedures and work instructions.
• Develop maintain and deliver instructional materials demonstrations lesson plans training modules practical exercises and assessments.
• Conduct pre-training post-training and practical evaluations to assess skill development and qualification readiness.
• Monitor completion of required training modules certifications and qualifications and maintain accurate training records.
• Review and document work assignments production activity training participation employee performance and maintenance records using applicable manual and computerized systems.
• Identify workmanship tooling material equipment training staffing or safety concerns and escalate them to the Machine Shop Foreperson or other appropriate management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety rules PPE requirements machine-guarding requirements lockout/tagout procedures environmental requirements and shop operating procedures.
• Ensure tools machinery equipment materials inventory and facilities are properly used maintained and protected.
• Support the development of improved machining methods training techniques technical reports tooling fixtures presentations and procedures.
• Coordinate with Engineering Training Quality Safety Materials and other departments as needed.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Machine Shop Foreperson as assigned or in their absence.
• Respond to emergencies service needs and operational requirements as directed.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.