Manual Machinist

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

Set 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 re‑condition 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform layouts, set up and operate conventional machine tools as required.
• Read and interpret all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Design setup methods where none exist.
• Instruct other shop personnel on proper machining techniques.
• Continually improve methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company‑paid holidays.
• 401(k) 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 reimbursement.

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.