Machinist & Welding Production Manager

Sulzer Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking a Machinist & Welding Production Manager in Houston, Texas. This pivotal role involves overseeing production operations, supporting management in achieving business goals, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in a related field, particularly with pumps, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401k plan, and a robust health plan. Join a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and sustainability in the machinery manufacturing industry.

Benefits

15 days of paid time off

11 company-paid holidays

401k plan with 6% match

Comprehensive health plan

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a related environment, preferably with pumps.
• Proven leadership ability and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management to achieve production targets and provide updates.
• Oversee production and maintain machine shop maintenance plans.
• Participate in employee evaluations and training.

Skills

Leadership

Effective Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Machinist & Welding Production Manager - Full Time - Houston (TX), United States

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.

We are looking for a Machinist & Welding Production Manager to join our Services_AME team in the United States.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support upper management to achieve organizational, business, and production targets
• Provide daily production updates of machine shop/weld shop/NDE and backlog list to increase production oversight
• Responsible for shop personnel ADP overview/approvals
• Participate in employees' mid-year/end-of-year evaluations
• Oversee production of PTA machine
• Work with RE/RCs to establish a standardized costing sheet by size
• Maintain machine shop maintenance plans
• Support shop production on weekends as required
• Attend daily production/accountability meetings
• Review work orders and prints during job kick-offs
• Assist with technical questions on pumps and jobs
• Participate in repair dispositions and oversee jobs
• Advise on scheduling and hours to complete jobs
• Collaborate with Engineering on designs, drawings, and corrections
• Support shop improvement initiatives, 5S & CAPX projects
• Provide personnel training and tooling design
• Attend overhead meetings to discuss OPX & CAPX
• Support employee training and ensure proper documentation
• Re-train shop employees on potential issues and NCRs
• Participate in monthly quality meetings
• Assign weekly shop chores and track requisitions

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a related environment, preferably working with pumps
• Proven leadership ability
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

What We Offer

• 15 days of paid time off and 11 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in multiple countries.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

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