CNC Machinist (HBM & Pump Specialist)

Sulzer • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The CNC Machinist / Horizontal Boring Mill Operator sets up, programs, operates, and maintains CNC and manual machining equipment to manufacture, repair, and refurbish precision industrial pump components. The role involves interpreting blueprints and engineering specifications, performing complex machining operations, selecting tooling and machining methods, and completing projects from start to finish with minimal supervision while meeting quality, safety, and production standards.

The position works with supervisors, leads, engineering, quality, repair personnel, inspectors, and other departments to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality results. It also includes inspecting parts, maintaining equipment and work areas, documenting production and quality activities, and safely handling large components in a manufacturing environment.

Sulzer describes a team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with challenging machining and repair projects involving large industrial pumps and rotating equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing or repair environment.
• Experience operating Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM).
• Experience machining and repairing industrial pump components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of CNC machine setup, tooling selection, offsets, and machining processes.
• Strong mathematics, trigonometry, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, grinders, and shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy materials and remain physically active throughout the workday.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and equipment and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in pump repair, rotating equipment repair, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of pump assembly, disassembly, tolerances, and critical fits.
• Experience machining large castings, fabricated components, and rotating equipment.
• Experience in the oil and gas, power generation, water, petrochemical, or industrial process industries.
• Familiarity with OEM pump repair and refurbishment processes.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety policies, procedures, ISO requirements, and quality and operational standards; maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Complete required production, quality, timekeeping, and other work-assignment documentation, and communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, machinists, inspectors, and other departments.
• Set up and operate CNC and manual machining equipment, including Horizontal Boring Mills, to perform boring, drilling, milling, facing, threading, and complex angle cuts to required tolerances.
• Complete assigned machining jobs from start to finish with minimal supervision and determine effective machining methods and setups for each project.
• Machine, repair, and refurbish pump casings, impellers, shafts, sleeves, wear rings, bearing housings, and related rotating equipment components.
• Interpret pump drawings, engineering specifications, and repair procedures; verify dimensional accuracy and compliance with customer and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and repair personnel to determine suitable machining and repair methods.
• Determine tooling requirements and machining processes; establish loading positions and workholding methods; install tooling; program tool offsets and machining parameters; and verify program accuracy before production.
• Monitor machine operation and performance, adjust settings, make program changes, and troubleshoot machining issues to maintain product quality and protect equipment.
• Inspect manufactured and repaired parts before removing them from the machine.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and technical specifications; use mathematics and trigonometry to calculate dimensions and tooling requirements and determine unspecified dimensions using engineering data.
• Safely lift, move, and position large components using overhead cranes, spreader bars, and rigging equipment; operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as required.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including checking and maintaining oil levels; clean machines and work areas; organize and store tooling and equipment; and support equipment reliability and shop efficiency.
• Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free work areas and assist with housekeeping, including sweeping production areas.
• Report to the assigned work area on time and prepared to work; maintain productivity and quality standards and support team goals.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Health savings account matching.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid paternal leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED