Shear & Brake Press Operator

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Shear & Brake Press Operator-Full Time-Portland (OR),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.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Perform daily Inspections and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment and Shear Maintenance as per Schedule.
• Shear and trim sheet steel and plate according to written or verbal instructions, sketches, blueprints etc.
• Operate the shear machine and adjust the backstop controls in a safe manner.
• Measure dimensions of work piece, using measuring tape, gauge, template, or ruler and square, for conformance to specifications.
• Lift work piece manually, by forklift or by overhead crane, positions and secures against guides and stops.
• Maintains a clean work area, including his equipment, work supplies and materials
• Complies with Federal, State, and local occupational safety, environmental, health and Safety regulations including machine safety with all safety precautions recommended by Machine manufacturers.
• Adhere to Sulzer safety standards of facility and actively participate in the company’s Safe Behavioral Program & Take 5.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Required: 2-3 years’ experience in use of hydraulic shears Operation or comparable experience in other fields
• High School Degree or GED
• Basic math skills and functional literacy in reading, writing and calculation is required
• Ability to set-up and run machinery without supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Forklift or Crane license considered an asset
• Ability to check and measure parts to ensure accuracy and precision. (Standard tape measure, Vernier, and micrometer)
• Ability to read and interpret production and sales orders
• Experience in safe use, storage and disposal of Metallic sheets, cleaning products etc.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to occupational safety, health, and air pollution control.
• Experienced in using power and hand tools
• Meticulous and detail oriented
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

What we offer you:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start)
• 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• Quarterly Gym Reimbursement

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Kerry Wilt at or Hiring Manager – Jonathan Voeltner.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.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).

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