Lathe Machine Operator

Sulzer; Zone 7 Ambattur; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer in Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking a skilled machinist to read drawings and perform precision machining on conventional lathes and related equipment. You will repair and restore pump components, ensure fits and clearances, and work with assembly teams to complete jobs on time.

The ideal candidate holds an ITI, has 8–12 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in Tamil, Hindi, or English. You will fabricate tooling and fixtures, maintain quality and safety standards, and support

Qualifications

• ITI required.
• 8–12 years of relevant industry experience.
• Languages: Tamil, Hindi, or English.
• Strong knowledge of job-specific tools, processes, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and machining specifications.
• Perform precision machining on conventional lathe machines with high accuracy (up to 10 microns).
• Machine, repair, and restore pump components ensuring correct fits, clearances, and assembly requirements.
• Manufacture and modify pump components such as shaft sleeves, threaded nuts, taper pins, and other customized parts.
• Operate and maintain conventional lathe, radial drill, surface grinding, and milling machines.
• Carry out drilling, tapping, and other machining operations required for repair and manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate with assembly and repair teams to ensure proper component fitment and timely completion of jobs.
• Develop and fabricate tooling, fixtures, and setups for various repair applications.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and operational standards while maintaining minimum rejection levels.
• Support urgent breakdown jobs and contribute to improving service center productivity and turnaround time.

Skills

Precision machining

Lathe operation

Tooling fabrication

Quality awareness

Education

ITI

Tools

Conventional lathe

Radial drill

Surface grinding

Milling machines

Job description

Role & responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and machining specifications.


• Perform precision machining on conventional lathe machines with high accuracy (up to 10 microns).


• Machine, repair, and restore pump components ensuring correct fits, clearances, and assembly requirements.


• Manufacture and modify pump components such as shaft sleeves, threaded nuts, taper pins, and other customized parts.


• Operate and maintain conventional lathe, radial drill, surface grinding, and milling machines.


• Carry out drilling, tapping, and other machining operations required for repair and manufacturing activities.


• Collaborate with assembly and repair teams to ensure proper component fitment and timely completion of jobs.


• Develop and fabricate tooling, fixtures, and setups for various repair applications.


• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and operational standards while maintaining minimum rejection levels.


• Support urgent breakdown jobs and contribute to improving service center productivity and turnaround time.

Preferred candidate profile:

• Education: ITI


• Experience: 8-12 years of relevant industry experience.


• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of job-specific tools, processes, and systems.


• Languages: Tamil / Hindi / English