Machine Operator - 3rd shift - paid training

Machine Operator – 3rd Shift – On-the-job Paid Training

Join us at Hypertherm Associates as a Machine Operator – 3rd shift and gain hands‑on experience in CNC operation while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. The position offers on‑the‑job training for a full‑time role starting at a 3rd‑shift pay range of $25.30–$26.45 per hour.

Pay Range: $25.30 – $26.45 per hour (subject to certification and experience).

As a CNC Machine Operator, you will work with a team to produce machined parts for our plasma cutting systems. Tasks include machining, assembly, and packaging in an assigned manufacturing area, following standard work instructions. You will also contribute to process‑improvement initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact, enhancing quality, and lowering costs.

• Immediate opportunity for pay advancement in your first year.
• Reduced medical premiums – starting on Day 1.
• Employee Stock Ownership and Annual Profit‑Sharing with a target of 20%.
• Accrual of 3 weeks earned time, 10 holidays, and 40 hours of Community Service Time.
• No layoff philosophy – long history of no layoffs.
• On‑site primary care clinic, cafeteria, and gym facilities.
• Developmental opportunities and college tuition assistance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Age 18 or older.
• Comfort and interest in working with technology, including experience with MS Office and Windows operating systems.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn technical material.
• Excitement to work in a team within a collaborative ownership culture.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to follow and process instructions.
• Basic math understanding.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability for 3rd shift (Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.).

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
• Standing for extended periods – 8‑hour shifts.
• Repetitive motion.
• Fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Lebanon & Hanover, New Hampshire.

Hypertherm Associates will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability status, or age. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now to connect with a recruiter and explore your future as a Machine Operator at Hypertherm Associates. Internal associates should submit applications via their internal Workday career account.

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