Manual Grinding Operator

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.

About the role

At Sulzer, we specialise in rotating equipment services, helping customers improve the reliability and performance of critical assets across a wide range of industries. Our York facility is recognised as a Fabrication and Machining Centre of Excellence, benefiting from significant investment in technology, equipment and capabilities to support continued growth and customer demand.

We are looking for a Grinding Operator to join our team.
A Grinding Operator operates grinding machines to shape, smooth, and finish metal or any parts to precise specifications while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate Grinding Machines: Set up, adjust, and control grinding machines to grind, polish, or finish metal or any parts according to specifications ,
- Inspect Workpieces: Use micrometers, calipers, gauges, and templates to measure and ensure parts meet dimensional and surface quality standards,
- Machine Maintenance: Clean, lubricate, and perform basic maintenance on machines; replace worn or broken parts as needed,
- Select and Mount Tools: Choose appropriate grinding wheels or cutting tools and attach them to machines, adjusting speed and feed rates for optimal performance ,
- Quality Control: Monitor operations, stop machines if problems occur, and set aside defective parts,
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate production records and report any issues with machinery or processes,
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, and maintain a clean and safe work environment ,

Skills and Qualifications

- Technical Skills: Knowledge of grinding techniques, machine operation, and precision measurement tools ,
- Attention to Detail: Ability to detect defects and ensure parts meet exact specifications ,
- Problem-Solving: Adjust machine settings and troubleshoot issues during operations,
- Education: Engineering background
- Physical Requirements: Ability to handle heavy machinery, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks safely ,

Work Environment

Grinding operative will be working in a manufacturing and industrial repairing environment , including metal fabrication . The role will involve exposure to noise and dust.

What we offer you

- A competitive salary
- Paid overtime opportunities
- A company-wide bonus scheme
- Medicash Health Cash Plan (covering everyday healthcare expenses such as dental, optical and GP services)
- 33 days’ holiday
- Defined pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Discounts on shopping, entertainment & lifestyle
- Costco membership option
- Discounted personal car leasing for you, family & friends
- Long Service Awards
- Ongoing learning through Sulzer Learning Pathways
- Armed Forces Support – As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers. This includes policies that enable time for training, camps and deployment, alongside access to a growing internal military network.

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.