Machinist Supervisor
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Fabrication, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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 COUNTSEach 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
- 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
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 QUALIFICATIONSNone
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTSNone
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIESIn-Band Advancement Available:
No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No
- 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.
Salary: USD
Total Compensation InformationThe 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
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