Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role Job SummaryThe Machinist is responsible for operating and maintaining production machinery, ensuring efficient and safe operations. This role performs advanced machine setup, monitors production quality, and may assist in training junior machinists.
This job profile is intended for experienced support-level staff that generally works autonomously and only requires closer supervision in non-routine situations.
At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry, we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.
Join our Services team within Rotating Equipment Services division in Ontario as a Journey-person Machinist to help us take Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services (Canada) Ltd., to the next level.
In this role, working under limited supervision, you will:
- Set-up and operate conventional machine tools as directed; Perform layouts
- Read and interpret drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Use proper machining techniques: setup feeds and speeds for both carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools per standard operating procedures and methods
- Manufacture or repair product on time as defined by direct supervisor and production schedule.
- Improve methods for higher quality and improved costs
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Completion of a related apprenticeship program preferred
- Working knowledge and ability to effectively set-up all or most of the following machines: Engine Lathe, Milling Machine, Radial Drill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill
- CNC machine tool experience an asset
- Working knowledge of tool geometry and application
- Working knowledge of effects of feeds and speeds on alloy materials
- Ability to work overtime as required
If you are qualified with proven expertise in this position, take the next step and make the most of your skills.
What we offer you- On-site car parking
- Eligible for overtime
- Length of service awards
- Health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Vacation: 15 days upon completion of 1 year of service, increasing per vacation accrual schedule
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
Skills Required
- Operate and maintain conventional machine tools (Engine Lathe, Milling Machine, Radial Drill, Horizontal/Vertical Boring Mill)
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Set up feeds and speeds for carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools per SOPs
- Perform advanced machine setup and monitor production quality
- Working knowledge of tool geometry and application
- Working knowledge of effects of feeds and speeds on alloy materials
- Completion of a related apprenticeship program
- CNC machine tool experience
- Ability to work overtime as required
What We Do
Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.
