CNC Operator and Welder

E488 Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 3 weeks

12 company paid holidays

Annual bonus program

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

Disability and life insurance

401K or Roth with match

Retirement contributions after 1 year

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a CNC Operator & Welder in Easley, SC. The role requires setting up and operating machine tools, welding stainless materials (TIG/STICK), and following ISO 9001 quality procedures.

You will build tooling for machines, perform quality checks, and help maintain on-time production flow in a safety-conscious environment. Ideal candidates have CNC/machining experience, GD&T knowledge, and welding certifications or education.

Qualifications

• Welding certifications or education is required.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing knowledge is required.
• Machining experience is preferred.
• Ability to weld TIG or STICK stainless materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machines such as mills, lathes, and the radial drill.
• 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.
• 5S standards: cleaning and organizing of work areas.

Skills

Machining experience

GD&T

Welding stainless (TIG/STICK)

Education

Welding certs

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Radial drill

Fixtures and tooling

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.

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.

Are you interested in other oppportunities at Sulzer? Feel free to introduce yourself to our team