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Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Operates regional public transit network

Machinist

Full-Time
$27.89 - $39.84/hr
Mid
Staten Island, NY, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have either served an apprenticeship or have had four (4) years of verifiable experience at the machinist trade and who, by his/her skill and experience, is qualified and capable of all machinist procedures.
  • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State's Department of Education or recognized accredited organization.
  • Must have completed Machinist apprenticeship or have four years of related machinist or machine shop or diesel/heavy equipment experience as a journeyman, and ability to demonstrate proficiency via practical exam.
  • Must possess mechanical ability and ability to use various electrical meters and testing devices.
  • Must possess ability to read and correctly interpret blueprints, shop drawings and/or schematics.
  • Must possess a working understanding of mechanical principles.
  • Must possess a working knowledge of machine maintenance and lubrication procedures.
  • Must possess working knowledge of hand and/or power tool operation and maintenance.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Operates lathes, milling machines, boring mills, shapers, drill presses and surface grinders.
  • Machines wheel seats on subway car axles. Bores subways car wheels to fit axle seats.
  • Reconditions journal bearings.
  • Makes complex machined parts
  • Drills holes.
  • Grinds metal surfaces.
  • Rolling stock and subway car Truck Repair
  • Trouble-shoot, maintain, repair and install mechanical components and sub-components of cranes, conveyors, turntables, transfer tables, car wash machines, diesel locomotives, engines and other heavy equipment/machines.
  • Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, shop drawings, technical manuals and other written documentation in the completion of assigned tasks.
  • Inspects various engine fluids for viscosity and presence.
  • Must be familiar with machine shop mathematics, indexing/operation of various shop machinery.

About the company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1834

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What believers are saying

  • March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
  • June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
  • Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.

What critics are saying

  • Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
  • The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
  • Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.

What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique

  • MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
  • Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
  • Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.

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