Machine Process Technician - Central Machining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Profit sharing

ESOP

Community service time

Environmental stewardship

No layoffs policy

Job summary

Hypertherm in Lebanon, NH is hiring a Machine Process Technician to support central machining operations. You will work under engineers or senior staff, performing technically demanding tasks to support tooling, fixtures, and automation projects.

The role requires hands-on experience with machining, G-code, GD&T, and data collection using Excel or Minitab, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills; the position emphasizes safety and quality in a collaborative, employee-owned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 5–8 years machining and/or machine programming experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient with measuring equipment and GD&T; capable of manual and CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manufacturing Process Engineers with tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new products.
• Support technology development, sustaining engineering, and cost-savings initiatives.
• Set up test equipment and collect data; document results using Excel or Minitab.
• Ensure production processes meet quality targets and assist root-cause analysis.
• Assist in purchasing new equipment and contribute to tooling roadmaps.
• Provide automation programming support for CNC, PLC, and related systems.
• Document setup, quality data, and machine utilization; read schematics and understand microcontrollers.

Skills

Machining experience

G-code programming

GD&T reading

MS Excel

Quality data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Esprit Programming

CAM software

Minitab

Job description

Machine Process Technician - Central Machining

Hypertherm Lebanon , NH

NEW

Full Time

NEW Full Time Machine Process Technician - Central Machining

As a 100% Associate‑owned, global leader in providing advanced industrial cutting solutions, Hypertherm offers a collaborative work environment while promoting empowerment and a positive work‑life balance.

We are looking to add a Machine Process Technician to our technical staff at 100 Etna Road in Lebanon, NH. As a Machine Process Technician, you'll work under the direction of engineers or other senior personnel, performing tasks which require technical knowledge to support our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the area's Manufacturing Process Engineer(s) in support of the design of tooling, fixtures, and workstations essential for new product introduction
• Support technology development, sustaining engineering, and cost savings initiatives
• Utilize prior experience to support product and technology development and sustaining engineering initiatives through team efforts
  • Set up test equipment and data acquisition equipment
  • Assist in the writing of tests, as well as conducting tests. Collect and document data and test results in computerized records, preferably using Excel or Minitab
• Assist the area MPE(s) to ensure that production area processes operate within quality metric targets. Monitor trends in quality performance and aid in the execution of root cause analysis and corrective action plans
• Participate in the investigation and purchase of new equipment and tooling. Provide input into the equipment/process technology road map
• Demonstrate and maintain a safe troubleshooting practice when working with low and high‑power devices, machines, or systems
• Provide process and equipment programming and support for automation
  • Assembly, packaging, smart press, machine tenders, robotics, friction welding, laser, wash
  • Trouble shoots and corrects fault signals, positioning errors, vision systems, parts handling issues
  • Provide training for line changeovers and tool/fixture adjustments and replacements
• Responsible for the creation, management and production release of set‑up, Quality Data Collection, and machine utilization documentation and software
• Ability to read and interpret system and circuit schematics.
• Understanding of Microcontroller based products
• CNC, PLC, CPLD, General test script programming

Required knowledge, skills, education, and experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years or older
• 5 - 8 years of machining and/or machine programming experience
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Possess machine process diagnosis skills
• Strong knowledge of and ability to use both mechanical and electronic measuring equipment
• Can apply knowledge of cutting tools including geometries, grades, and coatings
• Advanced GD&T reading skills
• Ability to program manually using G Codes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft product use (e.g., Word, Excel, and MiniTab)
• Demonstrate Ambition, Aptitude, and capacity to Acclimate

Preferred Experience that differentiates you:

• Exposure to advanced machining, process improvement, and tool selection with a variety of machine types
• Ability to operate manual and CNC machine tools
• Working knowledge of Computer Aided Machining (CAM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software (SolidWorks),
• Esprit Programming
• Experience with Lean manufacturing tools

Location:

Lebanon, NH

Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates:

• Collaborative, 100% employee‑owned culture
• Profit‑SharingandEmployee Stock Ownership(ESOP)
• Five days/year paid Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Stable,growing organization with a no‑layoff philosophy lasting over 50 years

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.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

$25.63-$42.71 HourlyPay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Location/Region: Lebanon, New Hampshire