MACHINIST

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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.

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.

• 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

Possession of Machinist/Mechanic’s hand tools

None

In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes No

Criteria:
None

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.

• 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  or Bureau
38.gov

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online, please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at  or Pamela.

A.Shore.gov

USD

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

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/

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

EOE

TDD Access:
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