Manual Machinist
About this role
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 Jerome.Blalack@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Humberto Rodriguez.
What we offer you
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.
Company at a glance
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2025, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.6 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).
Top Benefits
- 11 Paid holidays
- 15 Paid time off (PTO) days
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k with 6% company match
- Employee assistance program
- Employee wellness program
- Bonus programs
- Subsidized meals
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