Manual Machinist

Sulzer; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days and holidays 12

401k match 6%

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled machinist in Bridgeport, CT to set up and operate a range of machine tools, interpret drawings, and manufacture or recondition components to specifications. You will handle precision measurements and contribute to quality improvements under limited supervision.

Ideal candidates have an apprentice program in machining, ability to hold tight tolerances, and at least four years in a machine shop. Overtime may be required and teamwork is essential.

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 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.

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

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

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

Job Summary

Set up and operate machine tools, including HBM, VBM, lathes, milling machines, ID/OD grinders, planers, and bore, without assistance, following department policy and procedures manual, to manufacture and recondition component parts to customer, OEM and industry standards. Interprets mechanical drawings, blueprints, and sketches and performs precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping and fitting. Measures components, parts, and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges, and tools. Works under limited supervision.

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 paternal leave
• Gym re-imbursement

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.