Prototype Machinist/Toolmaker

Creare; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Medical & dental options

Signing/startup bonuses

Job summary

Creare in Hanover, NH is seeking an experienced Machinist to join its R&D shop. You will program, set up, and operate Okuma mill/turns, developing fixtures and processes for aerospace and prototype hardware.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of machining experience, strong detail orientation, and collaborates with engineers to deliver high-precision parts. Starting salary $35-$42 per hour with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant machining experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to program, set up, and operate an Okuma mill/turn, with aerospace/prototype experience preferred.
• Experience with CNC and manual lathes/mills desired but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; creative mind and high energy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and other machinists to develop processes and fixtures.
• Machine parts with precision, including high-tolerance work.
• Inspect and verify finished components to specification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Machining skills

Creative problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Okuma mill/turn

Job description

Location

Hanover, New Hampshire

Job Responsibilities

A perfectionist with intense attention to detail, exceptional machining skills, and creative problem-solving capabilities will be well suited for a challenging position in Creare’s Shop. Creare is an R&D environment where new technologies are developed in prototype quantities. Machining jobs range from basic to those requiring the utmost precision where tolerances are often less than one ten-thousandth of an inch. Hardware examples include miniature gas-bearing turbomachines that spin at over 500,000 rpm, a cryogenic refrigerator on the Hubble Space Telescope, turbomolecular vacuum pumps on Mars, and aircraft carrier technologies. Duties include working collaboratively with engineers and other machinists, developing process plans and fixture designs, machining, and inspection.

Professional Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of relevant machining experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Ideal candidates would have the ability to program, set up, and operate an Okuma mill/turn with experience in aerospace and/or prototype environments. The ability to work with other CNC and manual lathes and mills would provide additional flexibility and value but is not required since the present focus for this position is an Okuma mill/turn. A creative mind, high energy, strong initiative, and good interpersonal and communication skills are required to excel at Creare. Training will be provided by working alongside other experienced Creare Machinists.

Compensation

Creare offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to a substantial annual bonus (e.g. 18% of annual salary for 2025), competitive 401(k) contributions and plan options, a range of medical plan offerings, and the potential for signing or startup bonuses.

• substantial annual bonus (e.g. 18% of annual salary for 2025)
• competitive 401(k) contributions and plan options
• a range of medical plan offerings
• the potential for signing or startup bonuses

Mutual respect, teamwork, and the ability to do the highest quality work define our staff and work environment.

Starting salary range of $35 - $42 per hour is based on relevant experience.

Eligibility

U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents only.

Equal Opportunity

Creare is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.