MACHINIST SUPERVISOR

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a skilled machinist supervisor to manage a repair/fabrication machine shop supporting NH DOT equipment and fleet needs. You will supervise staff, plan work, and ensure parts are produced to exact specifications from metal stock.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex failures, fabricating custom components, and coordinating with vendors while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after high school.
• Experience in machine fabrication, heavy equipment mechanics, or related field.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must possess machinist/mechanic’s hand tools.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and use a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, plans, directs and reviews machinist work to ensure compliance with standards and timeliness.
• Operates stationary machine shop equipment including lathes and milling machines to manufacture parts from metal stock.
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine repairs and modifications.
• Supports fleet upfitting with custom parts fabrication and repairs.
• Fabricates components and procures repair parts with vendors as needed.
• Overhauls hydraulic pumps, motors, and lifting jacks to avoid new purchases.
• Prepares time sheets, conducts evaluations, and trains staff.
• Complies with safety, risk management, and environmental standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Machinist hand tools

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial lathes

Vertical milling machines

Job description

SUMMARY

Supervises the operation of an equipment repair/fabrication machine shop and performs Class A (journeyman or master) machinist work to meet New Hampshire Department of Transportation equipment and fleet needs.

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 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in machine fabrication, heavy equipment mechanics, or a related field and include at least 1 year of experience supervising staff or leading work teams.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess machinist/mechanic’s hand tools
• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds or more and use a respirator
• Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to frequently stretch, reach, and bend in adverse positions
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet minimum standards as established by the hiring agency

TRAINEE OPTION

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 4.5+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school, including at least 1 year of experience supervising staff or work teams, may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assigns, plans, directs and reviews machinist work of trades technician and equipment mechanics to ensure work complies with industry and shop standards, is timely and accurate. Performs quality control review of all work in the Machinist Shop.
• Works from detailed drawings, sets up, operates, adjusts, 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. Creates drawings or blueprints where they do not exist to facilitate component fabrication.
• Analyzes complex equipment failures to determine solutions and methods of repair and or modification.
• Assists and advises other bureaus and agencies in the manufacturing process and equipment specifications for tool and vehicle components or custom part fabrication. Supports the Bureau efforts to maintain and replace fleet vehicles through the fabrication of custom parts during the vehicle upfitting process and repairs of the same in support of Department goals.
• Investigates and recommends the reuse, replacement, or fabrication of vehicle and equipment components. Fabricates specialty components as determined by their analysis.
• Researches, locates, and procures equipment repair components, supplies and services, collaborating with specialty shops and vendors as needed.
• Overhauls various makes/models of hydraulic pumps, motors, and lifting jacks to minimize costly new component or equipment purchase.
• Prepares weekly time sheets, recommends employee leave, conducts performance evaluations, and performs other routine administrative/supervisory duties. Trains staff.
• Performs and oversees work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

PAY & BENEFITS

Salary: USD 25.400-34.140

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: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• 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)

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

State-paid health benefits details: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

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

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

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

LOCATION

US: NH:CONCORD

POSTING INFORMATION

Post Date: 10/19/2026

Close Date: 11/17/2026

EEO

EOE

TDD Access

Relay NH1-800-735-2964