Machine Process Technician - Heavy Industrial

Hypertherm; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 73,335,000 - 122,380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Profit sharing

Stock ownership (ESOP)

Community service time

Environmental stewardship

Job summary

Hypertherm in Hanover, NH is seeking a Machine Process Technician—Heavy Industrial. The role will support the Heavy Industrial Business team under engineers, performing tasks requiring technical knowledge to aid new product introduction, tooling, and process improvements.

The candidate should have 5–8 years machining or machine programming experience, strong measurement skills, GD&T proficiency, and hands-on familiarity with CNC, PLC, and microcontroller-based systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18 years or older.
• 5–8 years of machining and/or machine programming experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read mechanical/electronic drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with measuring equipment and cutting tools knowledge.
• GD&T reading capability and G-code programming.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Assist design of tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new product introduction.
• Support technology development, sustaining engineering and cost-saving initiatives.
• Set up test equipment and collect data; document results (Excel/Minitab).
• Ensure production processes meet quality targets and aid root cause analysis.
• Participate in equipment/tooling purchases and road-mapping feedback.
• Maintain safe troubleshooting practices with high/low power devices and systems.
• Program manually using G Codes and support automation (assembly, robotics, CNC, lasers).
• Provide training for line changeovers and tool/fixture adjustments and replacements.
• Create and manage setup, data collection, and machine utilization documentation.
• Read and interpret system and circuit schematics; understand microcontroller products.

Skills

machining experience

machine programming

GD&T reading

G codes programming

communication skills

schematics reading

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

Esprit programming

AutoCAD or CAD tools

MiniTab

Job description

Machine Process Technician - Heavy Industrial

Hypertherm Hanover , NH

NEW

Full Time

NEW Full Time Machine Process Technician - Heavy IndustrialAs 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 21 Great Hollow Road in Hanover, 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 Heavy Industrial Business team.

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: Hanover, NH

Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates:

• Collaborative, 100% employee-ownedculture
• Profit-SharingandEmployeeStock Ownership(ESOP)
• Five days/year paidCommunity Service Time
• Strong commitment toEnvironmental Stewardship
• Stable,growingorganization with ano-layoff philosophylasting 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.

$25.63-$42.71 Hourly

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Location/Region: Hanover, New Hampshire