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About the role
Sulzer is looking for an experienced Machinist to join our Service Centre team in Bahrain.
Sulzer is looking for an experienced Machinist to join our Service Centre team in Bahrain. This role is ideal for a hands-on machinist with strong manual lathe experience, a solid understanding of machine shop practices, and the ability to manufacture and repair components to tight tolerances.
You will be responsible for completing machining activities safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while supporting the repair and refurbishment of critical equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate manual lathes and other machine shop equipment.
- Machine components to engineering drawings and required tolerances.
- Carry out turning, facing, boring, threading, and general lathe operations.
- Complete assigned machining work safely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Inspect completed work and identify dimensional or drawing discrepancies.
- Maintain route cards, job documentation, and production records.
- Ensure all tools and equipment are used correctly and maintained appropriately.
- Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Liaise with Engineering, Inspection, Projects, and QESH teams as required.
What We need from you
- Apprentice trained or equivalent machining qualification.
- Proven experience working as a Machinist within a machine shop or workshop environment.
- Strong hands-on experience operating manual lathes is essential.
- Experience with turning, boring, threading, shaft machining, and precision machining operations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Knowledge of machining tolerances, measuring equipment, and workshop best practices.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements within a machine shop environment.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Preferred Skills
- Experience machining shafts, sleeves, bearing housings, and other precision components.
- Exposure to CNC lathes or milling machines would be advantageous.
- Experience in repair and refurbishment work within a service centre environment is beneficial.
What we offer 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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
