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 Metal Spray Operator to join our specialist coatings team.
Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing
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Preparing customer components for coating, including cleaning, masking and blasting.
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Applying thermal spray coatings using HVOF, Plasma and Wire Spray processes.
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Operating semi-automatic and robotic equipment safely and efficiently.
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Conducting goods-in and in-process inspections.
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Reading engineering drawings and following process documentation.
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Managing powders, jigs and fixtures to support production requirements.
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Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
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Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet customer delivery and quality expectations.
Requirements
What we’re looking for
Essential
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Engineering or manufacturing experience.
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Strong focus on health, safety and quality.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing site with ongoing investment, advanced manufacturing technologies and opportunities for development within a global engineering organisation.
What we offer you
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A competitive basic salary
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Company-wide bonus scheme
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Paid overtime opportunities
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33 days annual leave.
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Defined pension contributions.
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Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
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Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
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Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
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Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
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Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
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Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
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As a Silver Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, we welcome and support veterans, reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training, camps and deployment, plus a growing internal military network.
Legal
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.