Shear Operator

E488 Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

401k match

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer Pumps Solutions Inc. is seeking a Stainless Steel Shear & Fabrication Operator to set up and run manual shearing and fabrication equipment. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions, and produce components to strict tolerances in a safe production environment.

This role requires accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to work from detailed instructions while maintaining quality and efficiency on a fast-moving shop floor.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Mathematical skills for fractions, decimals and conversions.
• Maintain quality and safety in a stainless steel fabrication setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual shearing equipment to cut stainless steel to dimensions.
• Read engineering drawings and work orders.
• Measure, lay out, and mark stainless steel materials.
• Operate fabrication equipment on stainless steel components.
• Verify dimensions using measuring tools and gauges.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow PPE rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing math

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Squares

Gauges

Band saw

Drill press

Angle grinder

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role

The Stainless Steel Shear & Fabrication Operator is responsible for operating manual shearing equipment and other fabrication machinery to process stainless steel components according to engineering drawings and production requirements. This position requires strong blueprint-reading abilities, manufacturing math skills, and a commitment to producing high-quality parts while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual shearing equipment to cut stainless steel materials to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, and manufacturing specifications.
• Perform layout, measuring, and marking of stainless steel materials.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including but not limited to: Roll forming and plate rolling machines Drill presses Band saws and cold saws Angle grinders Deburring equipment Other fabrication machinery as assigned.
• Verify dimensions and quality using measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, and gauges.
• Complete fabrication operations accurately while meeting production schedules and quality standards.
• Safely move and handle stainless steel materials and fabricated parts throughout the production process.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report quality, safety, maintenance, or material concerns to supervisors promptly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing, metal fabrication, or sheet metal experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and shop work instructions.
• Strong manufacturing math skills, including: Fractions and decimals Measurement conversions Basic geometry Accurate tape measure reading Experience using common measuring and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate fabrication equipment safely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements associated with fabrication operations.
• Regular bending, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and moving materials.

Work Environment

• Stainless steel fabrication and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to machinery, noise, dust, sharp metal edges, and material handling activities.
• Required use of safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other PPE.

Key Skills

• Blueprint reading and interpretation
• Stainless steel material handling
• Manufacturing mathematics
• Precision measuring
• Mechanical aptitude
• Quality and safety awareness
• Time management
• Teamwork and communication

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
• 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.

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.