CNC Machinist

E524 Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and 12 company-paid holidays

401K plan with 6% match

Health plan including medical, dental

Vision, Life, short-term & long-term

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc. is hiring a CNC Machinist to program, set up, and operate a HAAS TL-1 CNC lathe to produce precision components from engineering drawings.

This role requires strong G-code programming skills and the ability to work independently in a low-volume, high-mix environment with frequent setups and programming changes. You will interpret blueprints, perform first-piece inspections, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating CNC lathes.
• Proficiency with G-code programming.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate a HAAS TL-1 CNC lathe.
• Write, edit, and save G-code programs.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform machine setups, tooling selection, and first-piece inspections.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and maintain quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

G-code programming

Blueprint interpretation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Tools

HAAS TL-1

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role

The CNC Machinist is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating a HAAS TL-1 CNC lathe to manufacture precision components from engineering drawings and supplied materials. This role requires strong G-code programming skills and the ability to work independently in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment with frequent setups and programming changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate a HAAS TL-1 CNC lathe.
• Write, edit, and save G-code programs.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Perform machine setups, tooling selection, and first-piece inspections.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and maintain quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating CNC lathes.
• Proficiency with G-code programming.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HAAS CNC equipment.
• Manual machining experience with: Knee mills Engine lathes Key broaches Ability to machine and complete parts from start to finish.

What we offer you

• PTO 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 parental 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.

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.