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 SummarySets up and operates machine tools, including HBM, VBM, lathes, milling machines, ID/OD grinders, planers, and bore, without assistance, following department policy and procedures manual, to manufacture and recondition component parts to customer, OEM and industry standards. Interprets mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches and performs precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping and fitting. Measures components, parts, and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools. Works under limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
- Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
- Ability to setup machine tools: ID / OD Grinders, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, Radial Drill, Planer Mill
- Four years of experience in machine shop operations
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Openness to working overtime as required
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
- Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
- Demonstrated ability to effectively set up all, or at least most, of the following machines: I.D./O.D. Grinder, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Knee Mill, Radial Drill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, and Planer Mill
- Ability to perform with a minimum of direct supervision
- Working knowledge of tool geometry and application
- Working knowledge of effects of feeds and speeds
- 4 years experience in machine shops on the above equipment
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Ability to work overtime as required
Physical Demands
- While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Gym membership
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) 6% Match
- Paid holidays
- Wellness program
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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
- Four years of experience in machine shop operations
- Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
- Ability to set up most or all listed machine tools, including grinders, lathes, mills, drills, boring mills, and planer mills
- Ability to perform with minimal direct supervision
- Working knowledge of tool geometry and application
- Working knowledge of the effects of feeds and speeds
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
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.
