Manual Machinist

Sulzer; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO and 12 holidays

401k with 6% match

Health plan (medical, dental, vision,

Life, disability coverage

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled machinist in Mobile, AL to set up and operate a range of machine tools and to recondition component parts to exact specs. You will interpret drawings, perform precision cutting and grinding, and measure with precision instruments under limited supervision.

You will join a team-oriented shop with overtime flexibility, a strong benefits package including health, 401(k) matching, PTO and holidays, and opportunities to contribute to high-quality, cost-efficient

Qualifications

• Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training.
• Ability to hold close tolerances and inspect components.
• Experience setting up multiple machine tools listed in qualifications.
• Four years of experience in machine shop operations.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform layouts, setup and operation of conventional machine tools.
• Read and interpret drawings, including GD&T.
• Design setup methods where none exist.
• Instruct other shop personnel on machining techniques.
• Improve methods to deliver higher quality at lower costs.

Skills

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Reading drawings

Education

Machinist apprentice program

Tools

ID/OD Grinders

Turret Lathe

Engine Lathe

Horizontal Boring Mill

Vertical Boring Mill

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.