Manual Machinist

E524 Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

12 company-paid holidays

401k with 6% match

Comprehensive health plan (medical, d

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Manual Machinist to set up and operate a range of machine tools, interpret drawings, and perform precision metal cutting to fulfill customer and OEM standards.

The role requires reading blueprints with GD&T, holding tight tolerances, and collaborating with a team to continuously improve methods for quality and cost efficiency. On-site with a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 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/Vertical Boring Mills, Radial Drill, Planer Mill.
• Four years of experience in machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform layouts, setting up and operating conventional machine tools as required.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, including GD&T.
• 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

Close tolerances

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Quality inspections

Education

Machinist apprentice program or equivalent training

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.

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.

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.