Manual Machinist

Sulzer; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

401(k) plan

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paternity leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer, a leading engineering company, is seeking a machinist to set up and operate machine tools including lathes, grinders, and planers. You will interpret drawings, measure parts with precision instruments, and work with minimal supervision to produce components to customer and industry standards.

Role requires apprenticeship training, four years of shop experience, and ability to work overtime. Sulzer offers a comprehensive benefits package and a strong team environment in Mobile, AL.

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.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Openness to working overtime as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Team player

Overtime readiness

Education

Machinist apprentice program

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

• 15days of paid time off and 12company-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.