Sulzer Careers: Night Shift Repair Machinist / VTL Operator (92897)

FE_WIBU-E488

Repair Machinist / VTL Operator - Full-time - Easley, SC (US).

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. 

We are looking for a Repair Machinist/VTL Operator to join our FE_WIBU team in Easley, SC. This position works under limited supervision, sets up and operates machine tools without assistance, following department policy and procedures. They will manufacture and recondition components parts to customer, OEM, and industry standards using conventions, machine tools, including VTL, lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc. They will interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, sketches, and perform precision metal cutting, grinding, shaping and fitting. They also will constantly measure components, parts and raw materials with precision measuring instruments, gauges and tools.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

• Sets up and operates conventional machine tools, under limited supervision.
• Plans sequence of own work operations and methods of set-up, including methods of mounting, leveling aligning, holding and fastening work.
• Interprets blueprints, charts, tables, handbook formulas, sketches, and written and verbal orders. Lays out work according to requirements. Selects and grinds own cutting tools.
• Works within close tolerances to meet customer/contract specifications, and applies knowledge of qualities of metals and alloys being machined.
• Performs any bench work necessary to finish and fit parts to required customer specifications.
• Follow procedures according to ISO 9001.
• Safety obligations:
  • All employees understand and are able to explain the structure and objectives of the SBP.
  • All employees follow the safety rules.
  • All employees have "the right and duty to intervene" in the event a safety concern becomes evident.  In addition, acceptance of an intervention should be accepted in a positive manner as it could have prevented an accident.

• All employees are required to comply with all work instructions, policies, and posted signs or instructions regarding safety, including but not limited to proper use of required PPE at all times.

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a machine shop operating all types of conventional machine tools including lathes, milling machine, boring machines, and drills.
• Ability to read and interpret standard and metric drawings and blueprints, applying knowledge of tool geometry, feeds, speed and basic math skills.

What we offer you: 

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
• 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with immediate vesting.
• Company paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment.
• Annual bonus program.
• Competitive Paid Time Off.
• 12 company paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance.
• Quarterly gym reimbursement.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role

Do you have a question about the role? 
 

Reach out to Sydney Phillips at Sydney.phillips@sulzer.com or Hiring Manager – Jon Humphrey. Our team is looking forward hearing from you! 

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 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA. 

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