Manual Machinist

Sulzer; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer in Pasadena, Texas seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate machine tools including lathes and grinders. You will read blueprints and GD&T, perform precision cutting and measuring, and work with limited supervision to produce components to OEM standards.

Candidates should have a machinist apprentice program or equivalent, four years shop experience, and the ability to work in a team and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Performs layouts, sets up, and operates conventional machine tools as required.
• Reads and interprets all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Designs setups and methods where none exist
• Instructs other shop personnel in proper machining techniques
• Continually improving methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs

Skills

Reads drawings

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Close tolerances

Inspections

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Machinist apprentice program

Tools

ID/OD Grinders

Turret Lathe

Engine Lathe

Knee Mill

Radial Drill

Planer Mill

Vertical Boring Mill

Horizontal Boring 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

Sets up and operates 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.

Pasadena, Texas

Essential Functions

• Performs layouts, sets up, and operates conventional machine tools as required
• Reads and interprets all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Designs setups and methods where none exist
• Instructs other shop personnel in proper machining techniques
• Continually improving methods to deliver higher quality with improved costs

To Succeed In This Role, You Will Need

• Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
• Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
• Ability to setup 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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a machinist apprentice program or equivalent training
• Ability to hold close tolerances and conduct component inspections
• Demonstrated ability to effectively set up all, or at least most, of the following machines: I.D./O.D. Grinder, Turret Lathe, Engine Lathe, Knee Mill, Radial Drill, Horizontal Boring Mill, Vertical Boring Mill, and Planer Mill
• Ability to perform with a minimum of direct supervision
• Working knowledge of tool geometry and application