Job Posting Title Manual Machinist – Turbine Repair Shop

Machinist

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.

Machinist is responsible for machining and refurbishing turbine and rotating-equipment components using conventional machine tools. This role requires hands-on experience with manual lathes, HBM, VTL, 4-jaw chuck setups, precision measuring tools, and the ability to consistently hold tight tolerances on critical turbine parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, mills, horizontal boring mills (HBM), vertical turret lathes (VTL), and related machining equipment.
• Perform advanced 4-jaw chuck setups, indicating, and alignment of irregular, heavy, and split components.
• Machine turbine components including IGVs, diaphragms, rings, shafts, sleeves, and split casings.
• Achieve and verify tight machining tolerances (typically ±0.001" or as specified by drawings and procedures).
• Conduct dimensional inspections using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, bore gauges, and other precision instruments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, repair drawings, travelers, and work instructions.
• Select correct tooling, speeds, feeds, and machining methods for each job.
• Safely handle large and heavy components using overhead cranes, lifts, and rigging equipment.

• Ability to work a 12-day, 10-hour minimum schedule with 12-day, 12-hour schedules during outage seasons.
• 3–5+ years of experience operating manual lathes, mills, and conventional machining equipment.
• Strong proficiency with 4-jaw chuck setups and precision indicating.
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring instruments (micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and repair procedures.
• Must supply basic personal hand tools.

• Experience in turbine repair, power generation, or heavy-industrial machining.
• Knowledge of machining tolerances, fits, and GD&T.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts.
• Ability to machine large, heavy, and split turbine components.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to safety and proper machining practices.

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 reimbursement
• 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.

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