MACHINIST

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a machinist to execute tasks in a repair and fabrication shop supporting the NH Department of Transportation equipment fleet. You will work from detailed drawings and operate lathes, mills, drills, and welding equipment to produce and repair parts.

Qualifications include a combination of education and experience, with a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and work experience.
• Machinist field experience or completion of an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of machine shop equipment including lathes and milling machines.
• Fabricates replacement parts and seasonal expendable items for warehouse stock.
• Customizes manufacture components for special applications.
• Follows detailed drawings to set up and operate stationary machine shop equipment.
• Inspects vehicle brake drums and rotors for wear, condemning or reconditioning as needed.
• Overhauls hydraulic pumps, motors and lifting jacks.
• Cross-trains in other sections within the Bureau.
• Restores cutting edges of a variety of tools.

Skills

Machinist experience

Apprenticeship in machinist trade

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machinist hand tools

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

SUMMARY

To carry out machinist tasks in an equipment repair and fabrication machine shop to satisfy the requirements of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation equipment fleet.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Combination of education and experience in the machinist field or completion of a standard apprenticeship in the machinist trade.
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
• Other Requirements: Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.
• Trainee Option: None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of Machinist/Mechanic’s hand tools

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates a variety of machine shop equipment, lathes, milling machines, drill presses, welding equipment.
• Fabricates replacement parts and seasonal expendable items for warehouse stock.
• Customizes manufacture components for special applications.
• Works from detailed drawings, sets up, operates, adjust and repairs a variety of stationary machine shop equipment such as precision straight bed industrial lathes and vertical milling machines to manufacture precision equipment parts from metal stock.
• Inspects vehicle brake drums and rotors for excessive wear and/or flaws with authority to condemn or recondition to ensure safe and effective drums and rotors for equipment.
• Overhauls various makes/models of hydraulic pumps, motors and lifting jacks to minimize costly new component or equipment purchase.
• Cross-trains and assists in other sections within the Bureau including the welding fabrication shop.
• Restores cutting edges of a variety of tools.

For further information please contact Tara Merrifield, Administrator, at [phone] or [e-mail]

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online, please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at [phone] or [e-mail]

SALARY

USD 19.960-26.410

Position #20291

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Post Date: 10/02/2026

Close Date: 10/29/2026

Occupation Category: 51-0000 Production Occupations

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964