CNC Machinist (HBM & Pump Specialist)

Sulzer; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

401k with 6% match

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Sr. Machine Operator to run and maintain CNC machinery, perform advanced setup, and ensure quality. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision instruments, and coordinating with the Production Manager and Machine Lead Man.

The candidate should be comfortable working overtime and lifting heavy parts. Responsibilities include operating CNC machinery, performing tool changes, calculating offsets, and QC-ing parts.

Qualifications

• Experience with turbo machinery and/or pumps is required.
• Read blueprints and drawings, and perform intermediate math to determine dimensions.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety policies and ISO procedures; document work.
• Complete all work documentation and communicate across departments.
• Operate machine for complex cuts and load tools as required.
• Program tools and offsets; stay attentive to CNC operations to prevent damage.
• Maintain and organize the work area; perform minor maintenance and lubrication.
• QC all manufactured parts before removal from machine.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

Tool setup

Quality control

Precision measurement

Safety awareness

Tools

CNC milling machines

Overhead cranes

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

Job Summary
The 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.

The purpose of this document is to outline the job responsibilities of the CNC Machinist.

Working Time:

• Work hours will be determined by workload, and shift coverage needs. Typically, Day Shift will start at 5:00AM and end at 3:30PM

Reports To:

• Production Manager
• Machine Lead Man

Education and Experience:

• Must have experience working with turbo machinery and/or pumps
• Must have the required tools to perform their expected tasks
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments

General Responsibilities:

• Observe Company Safety Policy and Procedures; follow and support all STS Safety Policies and ISO Procedures
• Complete all documentation pertaining to the work assignment
• Work closely and clearly communicate with the other departments, Machine personnel, Supervisor, and Lead Man
• Operating a machine consists of:
  • Able to lift large, heavy equipment using the crane or spreader bar setup when required
  • Operate manual and automatic feeds to 0.0002” as required for final cuts
• Operate machine to make complex angle cuts and threading where multiple speeds and feeds are required
• Complete assigned jobs start to finish with little or no supervision. This includes the ability to perform the following:
  • Perform intermediate trigonometry to help determine tooling required to machine the part and best matching method
  • Read blueprints, drawings and sketches that may require intermediate math and problems solving skills to calculate dimensions not specified on print
  • Help Maintain Equipment, this includes the following:
  • Check/Add oil
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  • Clean machine after each shift
  • Place tooling in correct location and organize
  • Q.C. all manufactured parts prior to removing them from machine
  • Remain physically active from start of shift to end of shift, including, but is not limited to:
    • Sweeping
    • Cleaning Area
    • Organize tooling
    • Operating Machine
    • Organize project parts
• Operate CNC
  • Determine what tools will be required
  • Determine pre-programmable steps
  • Determine manual programming steps
  • Determine the best loading position/set up to accommodate the machining requirements
  • Locate and load all required tools for the Project in the correct tool holder
  • Correctly program the tools and offsets for each tool in the holder
  • Stay attentive while the CNC is running
  • Be able to quickly shut down or change the program to prevent detrimental damage to the machine, work piece, or personnel safety
• CNC - Maintenance
  • Maintain Oil Levels as required
  • Clean area as required
  • Be on the job site and in your assigned work area at the scheduled time
  • Keep work area clean and well organized during all phases of the project
  • Have and maintain ability to use and operate the overhead cranes, torches, grinders and forklifts
  • Maintain accurate time records

What we offer you

What We Offer You

• 15 days of paid time off 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 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.