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 SummarySet up and operate 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
- Performing layouts, setting up and operating conventional machine tools as required
- Reading and interpreting all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Designing setup methods where none exist
- Instructing other shop personnel on proper machining techniques
- Continually improving methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs
Qualifications / Requirements
- Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
- Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
- Ability to set up 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
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid paternal leave
- Gym re-imbursement
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
- Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
- Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
- Ability to set up and operate ID/OD grinders, turret lathes, engine lathes, horizontal boring mills, vertical boring mills, radial drills, and planer mills
- Four years of experience in machine shop operations
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Openness to working 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.
