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 Sr. Machine Operator 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 operators.
This job profile is intended for experienced support-level staff that generally works autonomously and only requires closer supervision in non-routine situations.
Manual Machinist
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Work closely and clearly communicate with the other departments, Machine personnel, Supervisor, and Lead
- Capable of operating all machines in the shop (including large mills, lathes, stripping machine, peening machine, tool post grinders, and other equipment)
- Planning –Work with Department Supervisor to develop a machine plan:
- Determine what tools will be required prior to starting the machine process
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Must have manual machining experience
- Experience working with turbo machinery is a plus
- Must have the required tools to perform their expected tasks or ability to acquire.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Must be able to use precision measuring instruments
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Jerome Blalack at [email protected] or Hiring Manager – Humberto Rodriguez.
What we offer you:
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 15 Paid Time off (PTO) Days
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
- 401k with 6% company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Bonus Programs
- New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)
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
- Manual machining experience
- Ability to operate large mills, lathes, stripping machine, peening machine, tool post grinders and other shop equipment
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- Possess required tools or ability to acquire them
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed
- Experience working with turbo machinery
- Ability to plan machine processes and determine required tooling prior to operations
- Work closely and communicate with supervisors, leads, and other departments
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.
