Manual Machinist

E519 Sulzer Turbo Services Houston Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Employee assistance

Wellness program

Bonus programs

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Sulzer Turbo Services Houston Inc. in La Porte, TX, is seeking a Sr. Machine Operator to operate and maintain production machinery and perform advanced setup. The role supports production quality and may train junior operators, working autonomously with occasional supervision.

Candidates should have hands-on manual machining experience; turbo machinery experience is a plus. Tools, overtime flexibility, and precision measuring skills are required. No visa support is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have manual machining experience.
• Experience working with turbo machinery is a plus.
• Must have the required tools to perform their expected tasks or ability to acquire.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely and clearly communicate with the other departments, Machine personnel, Supervisor, and Lead.
• Capable of operating all machines in the shop (including large mills, lathes, stripping machine, peening machine, tool post grinders, and other equipment)
• Planning – Work with Department Supervisor to develop a machine plan: Determine what tools will be required prior to starting the machine process.

Skills

Manual machining

Turbo machinery experience

Tools ownership

Overtime availability

Precision measurement

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 The Sr. Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining production machinery, ensuring efficient and safe operations. This role performs advanced machine setup, monitors production quality, and may assist in training junior operators. This job profile is intended for experienced support-level staff that generally works autonomously and only requires closer supervision in non-routine situations. Manual Machinist

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Work closely and clearly communicate with the other departments, Machine personnel, Supervisor, and Lead
• Capable of operating all machines in the shop (including large mills, lathes, stripping machine, peening machine, tool post grinders, and other equipment)
• Planning – Work with Department Supervisor to develop a machine plan: Determine what tools will be required prior to starting the machine process

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Must have manual machining experience
• Experience working with turbo machinery is a plus
• Must have the required tools to perform their expected tasks or ability to acquire
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments
• No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role? Reach out to Jerome Blalack at [e-mail] or Hiring Manager – Humberto Rodriguez.

What we offer you

• 11 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Time off (PTO) Days
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401k with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Bonus Programs
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)

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. Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference!

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