CNC Machine Operator, 2nd Shift

Hypertherm, Inc.; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site health services

Apprenticeship training program

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Lebanon and Hanover, New Hampshire, is hiring on the 2nd shift for CNC Machine Operators to produce machined parts for our plasma cutting systems, working with a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role starts at $22.65 per hour with a 10% shift differential, includes extensive training through HTTI's Apprenticeship Program, and offers benefits like stock ownership, paid holidays, and time off, reinforcing our collaborative ownership culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfort with technology and basic computer software.
• Positive attitude and ability to learn in a school-like setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC equipment to produce machined parts for plasma cutting systems.
• Assist with machining, assembly, and packaging tasks in assigned area.
• Follow standard work instructions and maintain product quality.

Skills

Basic math

MS Office familiarity

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Now Hiring! 2nd Shift Machine Operators

Starting pay for new Machine Operators is $22.65, plus a 10% shift differential for 2nd shift

Are you looking to start your career or make a career shift? We are accepting applications for our upcoming CNC Fundamentals Course beginning October 19th, 2026.

We will teach you!

Hypertherm Associates' Technical Training Institute (HTTI) will guide you as you learn the valuable trade of CNC Machine Operation through a US Department of Labor approved Apprenticeship Program.

The CNC Fundamentals course through HTTI is approximately 4 weeks long on 1st shift, from 7am to 3:30pm.

As a CNC Machine Operator, working with your team members, you will produce machined parts for our plasma cutting systems through machining, assembly, and packaging tasks in an assigned manufacturing area, using standard work instructions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Comfort and interest in working with technology, including experience and familiarity using MS Office (Outlook/Excel) and Windows Operating Systems
• A positive attitude
• Ability and willingness to learn technical material in a school-like setting
• Excitement about working with a team and within our collaborative ownership culture
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to follow and process instructions
• Basic math understanding
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment
• Standing for extended periods - 8-hour shifts
• Repetitive motion
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced factory setting

Why Hypertherm?

Hypertherm Associates' clean, safe, supportive, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment has provided individuals with prior experience in the military, food service, retail, healthcare, seasonal employment, massage therapy, education, etc., or those looking to return to work with a new career path.

Watch this video to learn more about the Machine Operator position.

You can contribute to our 100% Associate-owned company by participating in process improvement initiatives to reduce environmental impacts, enhance quality, reduce cost, and increase our shared profits.

Great pay and benefits!

Competitive Compensation: Base hourly pay to start at $22.65/hour plus 10% shift differential

• Reduced Medical premiums - starting on Day 1
• No layoff philosophy - We have an over 50-year history of no layoffs
• Employee Stock Ownership in our 100% Associate-owned company. Only Associates are the stockholders of Hypertherm Associates. We work together towards our future shared success
• A starting annual accrual of 3 weeks of Earned Time, 3 Paid Sick Days, 10 holidays, and 40 hours of Community Service Time
• An on-site primary care health clinic, cafeterias, and gym facilities
• Developmental opportunities and college tuition program assistance
• Location: Lebanon & Hanover, New Hampshire.

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Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.