Machine Process Technician — Automation & Process Optimization

Hypertherm Associates; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, NH seeks a Machine Process Technician to support heavy industrial manufacturing. You will work with engineers on tooling, fixtures, and automation across multiple processes, and help drive quality improvements.

Requirements include 5–8 years machining or programming experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong data documentation skills using Excel or Minitab. The role emphasizes safety, tooling selection, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–8 years of machining and/or machine programming experience.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T.
• Ability to program manually using G Codes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MiniTab).
• Ambition, aptitude and capacity to acclimate.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Process Engineers in 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; document data and results (Excel, Minitab).
• Support production area processes to meet quality targets; assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment/tooling procurement and road-mapping input.
• Demonstrate safe troubleshooting with low/high-power devices, machines, or systems.
• Provide process and equipment programming support for automation (assembly, packaging, robotics, laser, wash).
• Troubleshoot faults (vision systems, positioning errors, parts handling).
• Train line changeovers and tool/fixture adjustments.

Skills

Machining experience

G Code programming

GD&T knowledge

CNC/manual machining

Microsoft Excel

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit Programming

CAM software

Job description

Hypertherm Associates in Hanover, NH seeks a Machine Process Technician to support heavy industrial manufacturing. You will work with engineers on tooling, fixtures, and automation across multiple processes, and help drive quality improvements.

Requirements include 5–8 years machining or programming experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong data documentation skills using Excel or Minitab. The role emphasizes safety, tooling selection, and process optimization.