- Professional
- Office in Chattanooga
Journey Level Machinist - Full Time - Chattanooga (TN), United States
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 Journey Level Machinist to join our Services_AME team in United States.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Performs layouts, sets up, and operates conventional machine tools as requiredReads and interprets all drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Designs setups and methods where none exist
- Instructs other shop personnel in proper machining techniques: set-ups, feeds and speeds for both carbide and high-speed steel cutting tools, methods and standard operating procedures
- Improves methods for higher quality and improved costs
- Assist maintenance in diagnosis, repair, and preventative maintenance
- Operate jib cranes and forklifts as directed by Supervisor/Area Supervisor
- Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide safety program which includes following all safety policies and procedures
- Supports and cooperates in company-wide quality management effort
- Performs other duties as necessary
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- High school graduate 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
- Working knowledge of effects of feeds and speeds
- 4 years experience in machine shops on the above equipment
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Ability to work overtime as required
What we offer you:
- Paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays, plus paid time off to volunteer
- 401(k) plan with a 6% company match
- Comprehensive benefits program, including, medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Service awards at 5 years
- Paid paternal leave
- Gym reimbursement
- Health savings account with employer matching
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
