As a 100% Associate-owned, global leader in advanced industrial cutting technologies and solutions, we enable hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars, to construct steel buildings and bridges, to fabricate heavy equipment and wind turbines, to create unbelievable works of art, and a whole lot more.

Our 1,700 Associates innovate, collaborate, and continuously improve our processes and products to prepare for the next big challenges in our industry.

We also believe there’s more to life than work and that meaningful work should support a full, healthy life. How we hire new Associates, reward our team, grow careers, share ownership, and support our communities and the environment all reflect that belief.

Shared rewards and Associate Ownership

Hypertherm Associates was founded in 1968 by Dick Couch as a privately held company, mostly owned by the Couch family. As soon as the company started generating profits, Dick firmly believed it was only right to share those profits with everyone in the company. This began the legacy of annual Profit Sharing, a bonus to each Associate at the end of the year, which continues today.

In 2001, the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was introduced for all U.S. Associates, followed by the Global Stock Value Plan (GSVP) in 2003 to extend company ownership to Associates outside the U.S. In 2014, Hypertherm Associates became 100% Associate‑owned. The ESOP and GSVP provide shares of the company to Associates as retirement savings. Associates begin earning shares after one year of service and are fully vested after three years of service. With continued employment, account balances can grow over time based on company performance and eligible earnings.

Associate ownership means:

  • Sharing in the value we help create

  • Understanding the connection between individual contributions and company success

  • Participating in the business as owners, not spectators

Ownership is a responsibility and a shared reward.

 

Learn more about what Associate Ownership means to us

Company culture

We believe our triple bottom line approach—to positively balance our impact on people, profits, and the planet—makes our business stronger for the long term.

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Community and environmental leadership

To have a genuine impact on our communities and the environment, we invest our time both in and out of the workplace. Environmental sustainability is embedded in everything we do as a business, and all Associates receive 40 hours of paid volunteer time each year.

Learn more about our Corporate Social Responsibility.

Safety, wellness, and connection


Our strong safety culture is enhanced by our active participation in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) as a Star employer. To strengthen physical and mental wellness, Associates have access to wellness programs, internal activity clubs, and resources that encourage movement, balance, and connection.

Belonging



Our commitment to belonging leads the way in our workplace and with every candidate experience.

We are proud to be recognized as:

  • Disability Friendly

  • Recovery Friendly

  • U.S. Veteran Friendly

Learn more about our Inclusion & Diversity mission.

Benefits (U.S. Associates)

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that reflects our values and long‑term commitment to Associates.

Health & insurance

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy programs
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, Short-, and Long-term disability insurance
  • Optional coverage (accident, critical illness, pet, legal)
  • Wellness programs and resources

Financial & retirement

  • Annual Profit Sharing bonus
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) and Roth retirement options

Work & life

  • Earned Time Off starting at 3 weeks per year (4 weeks for hires with 10+ years related experience)
  • Paid sick time and holidays
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Onsite amenities at select locations

See our U.S. Benefits Guide for more information.

Benefits vary by region. For information about benefits outside the U.S., contact jobs@hypertherm.com.

Learning, growth, and development

We place a high priority on learning and personal growth because our work, our technology, and our people continue to evolve.

This dedication includes:

  • Encouraging every Associate to invest at least 50 hours each year in learning and development that is aligned to their role, interests, and career goals

  • Growing our talent from within and consistently exceeding industry benchmarks for internal hiring

  • Investing in the Hypertherm Tuition Reimbursement Program for Associates who have been here for at least one year and want to pursue formal education that aligns with business needs

Whether you want to deepen technical expertise, build leadership capability, strengthen communication skills, or explore new tools and platforms, we’ll support you in shaping a career path that’s right for you.

Hypertherm Technical Training Institute (NH)

For Machine Operators in New Hampshire, learning includes technical instruction through the Hypertherm Technical Training Institute. These programs are designed to support skills development over time and to help Associates build confidence, capability, and long‑term career options in manufacturing.

Learn more about Production roles and training

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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