CNC Operator and Welder

Sulzer; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a CNC Operator & Welder to join our production team in Easley, SC. The role requires setting up and operating multiple machine tools with supervision and welding stainless materials using TIG or stick processes.

You will also grind material for impeller balancing and ensure on-time delivery by maintaining workflow. Qualified candidates will have welding certifications or education, GD&T knowledge, and experience with manual mills, lathes, and a radial drill press.

Qualifications

• Welding certifications or education required.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) required.
• Ability to set up and operate manual mills, lathes, and radial drill.
• Follow ISO 9001 quality procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate horizontal CNC centers, CNC lathes, milling machines, and radial drill.
• Weld using TIG or stick processes on stainless materials.
• Manually grind material for impeller balancing operations as needed.
• Maintain production flow to meet on-time delivery.
• Perform quality checks per work instruction and participate in corrective actions.

Skills

Machining

TIG welding

GD&T knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

Welding certification

Tools

CNC machining centers

CNC lathes

Radial drill press

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

Summary: The CNC Operator & Welder works under limited supervision to set-up and operate machine tools without assistance while following company policy and work instructions in a production environment. Machine tools include horizontal cnc machining centers, cnc lathes, manual lathes, milling machines, and a radial drill press. Welding certifications or education is required. Other essential functions will be to manually grind material for the impeller balancing operation and perform other duties as required for production to meet on-time delivery demands.

Essential Functions

• Machining experience is preferred.
• Ability to weld tig or stick stainless materials.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing is required.
• Set up and operate manual machines such as mills, lathes, and the radial drill.
• Ability to build tooling and fixtures for machine tools.
• Perform quality checks per work instruction.
• Maintain production flow to meet on-time delivery.
• Perform corrective action and move from welding to machining or balancing as necessary.
• Follows quality procedures according to ISO 9001.
• Safety obligations: All employees understand and can explain the structure and objectives of the SBP.
• All employees follow the safety rules.
• All employees have "the right and duty to intervene" in the event a safety concern becomes evident. In addition, acceptance of an intervention should be accepted in a positive manner as it could have prevented an accident.

All employees are required to comply with all work instructions, policies, and posted signs or instructions regarding safety, including proper use of always required PPE.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Cleaning and organizing of work areas (5S Standards)
• Perform preventive maintenance outlined by PM sheets from the Maintenance department
• Work Overtime when assigned by the department Supervisor
• Assists other team members as directed, including training, and assisting less experienced coworkers
• Performs other duties as assigned

What we offer you

• Competitive Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start)
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
• Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• Quarterly 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.