Manual Machinist

Sulzer; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

12 holidays

401k 6% match

Health plan (medical, dental, vision,

Life, short-term & long-term‑disabilit

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Manual Machinist to set up and operate a range of machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to manufacture and recondition parts to customer specifications. You will interpret drawings, measure components with precision tools, and ensure tight tolerances while contributing to process improvements.

The role requires completing a machinist apprenticeship or equivalent, plus four years in a machine shop, and a readiness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Completion of a machinist apprenticeship program or equivalent training.
• Ability to hold close tolerances and inspect components.
• Experience setting up tools: ID/OD grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Four years of machine shop experience.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Performing layouts, setting up and operating conventional machine tools as required.
• Reading and interpreting all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Designing setup methods where none exist.
• Instructing other shop personnel on proper machining techniques.
• Continually improving methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Education

Machinist apprenticeship

Tools

ID/OD Grinders

Turret Lathe

Engine Lathe

Horizontal Boring Mill

Vertical Boring Mill

Radial Drill

Planer Mill

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

As a Manual Machinist you will be responsible for setting up and operating machine tools, including HBM, VBM, lathes, milling machines, ID/OD grinders, planers, and bore parts to manufacture and recondition component parts to customer, OEM and industry standards. You will interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches and perform precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping and fitting. You will measure components, parts, and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing layouts, setting up and operating conventional machine tools as required
• Reading and interpreting all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Designing setup methods where none exist
• Instructing other shop personnel on proper machining techniques
• Continually improving methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs

Qualifications / Requirements

• Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
• Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
• Ability to set up machine tools: ID / OD Grinders, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, Radial Drill, Planer Mill
• Four years of experience in machine shop operations
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Openness to working overtime as required

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 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.