Automation & Process Technician (CNC/PLC)

Hypertherm Associates; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Profit-sharing/ESOP

Community service time

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates, Lebanon, NH, is seeking a Machine Process Technician to support engineers in tooling design and process improvement. You will set up tests, collect data, and help automate production with CNC/PLC/CPLD systems, using Excel and Minitab for data analysis.

The role requires 5–8 years of machining or machine programming, GD&T proficiency, and strong measurement skills. Join a 100% employee-owned organization with ESOP and strong commitment to growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–8 years machining and/or machine programming experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electronic measuring equipment.
• Understanding of cutting tools geometries, grades and coatings.
• Advanced GD&T reading skills.
• Ability to read schematics and program with G codes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Process Engineer with tooling, fixtures, and workstation design for new product introduction.
• Support technology development, sustaining engineering, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Set up test equipment and data acquisition systems; document results (Excel/Minitab).
• Help ensure production processes meet quality metrics; participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in purchasing of new equipment and tooling; input into road map.
• Provide programming and support for automation; handle CNC, PLC, CPLD, and related tooling.
• Train line changeovers, tool/fixture adjustments, and replacements.
• Create and manage setup, QC data collection, and machine utilization documentation.

Skills

Machining experience

Machine programming

GD&T reading

CNC operations

CMM/measurement tools

G Codes programming

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks)

Lean manufacturing

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit

CAM

Minitab

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hypertherm Associates, Lebanon, NH, is seeking a Machine Process Technician to support engineers in tooling design and process improvement. You will set up tests, collect data, and help automate production with CNC/PLC/CPLD systems, using Excel and Minitab for data analysis.

The role requires 5–8 years of machining or machine programming, GD&T proficiency, and strong measurement skills. Join a 100% employee-owned organization with ESOP and strong commitment to growth.