This includes: Assisting with the set up and operation of lathes, shapers, planers, slotters, power saws, milling machines, drill presses and similar metal working power equipment working to close tolerances; uses taps, reamers, files, and other hand tools; gauges work using micrometers, calipers, and other precision type measuring instruments; assists with fashioning machine parts, shafts, bearings, gears, and a variety of other items of specialized machinery and equipment; assists with dismantling equipment, locating source of inadequate performance and makes necessary repairs; may operate, assemble, or test equipment; assist in repairs of tools and other metal; Assists with welding and metal fabrication tasks; May perform cleaning of work area and painting of parts/equipment. The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is seeking junior and senior high school students who are knowledgeable and interested in gaining valuable experience as a Technical Pathways High School Intern (High School Cooperative Education Intern) in the areas of Vehicle/Equipment Repair and Machine Operation.