Machinist

E582 Sulzer Services Bahrain W.L.L.; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled Production Technician to ensure machine shop operations are completed on time and to standard while adhering to safety and company procedures. The role emphasizes cleanliness, waste reduction, and accurate documentation across shifts.

Applicants should have apprentice training or equivalent practical experience, with knowledge of machine shop processes, health and safety, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained and/or relevant experience in related industry with knowledge of industry practices & standards.
• Knowledge of machine shop processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements including risk assessments and manual handling.
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned workload and ensure on-time delivery of tasks.
• Keep work area clean and safe per 5S/Lean initiatives and health & safety requirements.
• Reduce waste in time and materials.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment; report status to supervisor.
• Complete route cards and documentation to standard.

Skills

Machine shop operations

Health & Safety

Computer skills

Education

Apprentice training

Tools

5S

Lean manufacturing

Job description

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

To ensure that all assigned machine shop operations are completed on time and to standard whilst ensuring that all systems are followed and that targets are achieved and in accordance with safe working practices.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Manage assigned workload and ensure that any issues regarding on time delivery of assigned tasks are reported accordingly
• Ensure that assigned work area is kept clean and tidy in accordance with company improvement initiatives (5s/Lean etc.) and in accordance with health and safety requirements
• Consistently work towards the reduction of waste in both time and materials
• Use company tools and other equipment as appropriate and take responsibility for daily maintenance of assigned equipment
• Regularly informing Supervisor of status of work as completed
• Ensure that route cards and associated documentation are completed to standard and in accordance with internal processes
• Liaise with other departments (Engineering, Projects, Inspection and QESH) as necessary
• Highlight potential/actual problems with drawings & report back to inspection
• Work to policies and standard operating procedures in accordance to assembly requirements, having particular regard to the health and safety aspects of the work
• Assisting other Production Technicians with workload as required
• Participate in shop and departmental audits as required
• Participate and actively support company initiatives such as Lean, 5S etc.
• Familiar with the environmental aspects and impacts of the activities and processes involved in the role and the procedures, practices and measures to manage the impact.
• Familiar with the risks and hazards within the activities and processes of the role and procedures, practices and measures in place to mitigate the risks.

Qualifications/Experience and Knowledge Required

• Apprentice trained and/or Relevant experience within related industry including knowledge of industry practices & standards
• Knowledge of machine shop processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements including completion of risk assessments and manual handling
• Computer skills

Competencies required

• Communication skills
• Relationship management skills
• Customer service skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to act independently
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Attention to detail

What we offer you

As per local requirements

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.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.

We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.