Machine Shop Assistant

Exaktera; Rochester (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Exaktera in Rochester, VT is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to keep shop equipment in top condition. You will follow preventive maintenance schedules, operate machinery, and maintain cleanliness while adhering to safety protocols.

The role emphasizes reading and understanding written instructions and diagrams, teamwork, and reliability. Competitive benefits include PTO and paid holidays, plus medical, dental & vision and life insurance, all provided for onsite staff at our Rochester

Qualifications

• Experience working with shop tools and machinery.
• Solid understanding of safety techniques.
• Good interpersonal communication abilities.
• Able to read and comprehend written instructions and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all shop equipment per preventive maintenance schedule.
• Operate machinery equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety protocols.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Tools & machinery operation

Safety techniques

Interpersonal skills

Reading instructions/diagrams

Tools

Machinery tools

Job description

• Maintain all shop equipment per preventive maintenance schedule
• Operate machinery equipment
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety protocols
• All other duties as assigned by manager

Your Job Profile

• Demonstrated experience working with various tools & machinery
• Good understanding of safety techniques
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read & comprehend written instructions & diagrams

• Demonstrated experience working with various tools & machinery
• Good understanding of safety techniques
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read & comprehend written instructions & diagrams

Position is onsite at our Rochester VT facility

• Competitive benefits package including Paid Time Off and Paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance in addition to Life insurance.

About us

Exaktera brings together world-class brands in lasers, LEDs, and optical systems delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to OEMs and end-users worldwide. In industrial, medical and machine vision markets, our technologies power progress where light matters most. With a global footprint and deep technical expertise, Exaktera provides customers with a single, trusted partner for advanced optical components, systems, and enclosures. Our brands combine decades of engineering excellence with proven application knowledge, ensuring the highest performance, reliability, and value.