Machinist Class A

Machinist Class A - 2nd Shift, 4 day work week

Granite State Manufacturing · Manchester, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-01

Workplace: on_site

Department: Machining

Description

Granite State Manufacturing is a defense manufacturer supplying mission-critical systems and precision components for the U.S. Navy and major shipbuilders. The company supports demanding, high-precision work where quality, reliability, and consistency matter, and where skilled manufacturing professionals play a direct role in producing components that support essential programs.

In this role, you will contribute to precision machining work that supports complex production needs in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This position is suited to someone who takes pride in accuracy, problem-solving, and craftsmanship, and who works effectively with cross-functional partners to help keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials.
• Calculates and sets control to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Works with engineering to analyze problems for best solutions.
• Mentors and teaches employees with lesser capabilities at any point in production.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for creating a professional, safe, and clean environment evidenced by: being at work on time to perform assigned duties, following the policies of Granite State Manufacturing, always wearing safety glasses in designated areas, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and following safety practices to prevent errors.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by establishing effective relationships and networks with both managers/directors and workers, and collaborating with them to accomplish shared purposes and goals.
• Abides by GSM Code of Ethics and Business Conduct standards and strictly observe all U.S. and foreign laws and regulations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Capable of setup and running of CNC or manual machines, both horizontal and vertical.
• Self-sufficient in all areas of machining and production.
• Able to machine complex parts.
• Able to use height gages, calipers, micrometers, gage pins, thread gages, and optical comparators.
• Has troubleshooting skills.
• Expertise in reading and interpretation of blueprints and specifications.
• Observes and listens to operating equipment to diagnose cutting efficiency or malfunctions.
• Knowledge of mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry preferred.
• Expertise in work holding devices. Design and build as needed, including cause and effects.
• Expertise in deburring and finishing techniques.
• Expert knowledge of tapping, threading, and thread forms.
• Experienced knowledge of materials, including cutting speed and feeds.
• Able to plans and execute the sequence of events from start to finish to produce a part.
• Due to the nature and importance of GSM’s work, our positions require access to export-controlled information. Therefore, all candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable export-control/ITAR regulations or otherwise be authorized to access such information under U.S. law.

EEO Statement

Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) is an equal opportunity employer. GSM does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws in its programs, activities, or employment.

Benefits

• 4 day work week, 10 hour shifts, paid lunch break
• Paid time off
• Floating holidays
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Dental & Vision insurance (Company paid)
• Disability Benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Competitive health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Referral program

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