Pump Fitter

Sulzer; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technical training and development

On-site car parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sulzer Maitland Service Center in Maitland, NSW, is seeking an experienced Pump Fitter to join our team. You will fault-find, strip and survey pumps, and rebuild equipment to ensure reliable operation.

Responsibilities include carrying out pressure tests, documenting condition, and supporting continuous improvement through training regimes. This role requires a trade certificate and a commitment to safe work practices. On-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineered pumps.
• Experience with steam, gas and turbine systems.
• Interest in rotating equipment.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Employ fault finding methodology for pumps repair.
• Stripping and survey pumping equipment noting parts identification, configuration and condition in accordance with QA procedures.
• Carrying out pressure testing of pumps to ensure functioning correctly.
• Rebuild pumping equipment in accordance with applicable pump standards.
• Support and encourage personnel development through organised training regimes.

Skills

Engineered pumps

Steam & gas turbines

Rotating equipment

Safety

Education

Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitter or equivalent

Job description

Sulzer is a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, founded by Salomon Sulzer-Bernet in 1775 and established as Sulzer Brothers Ltd. in 1834 in Winterthur, Switzerland. Today it is a publicly traded company with some 180 manufacturing facilities and service centers around the world.

We are looking for an experienced Pump Fitter to join our Maitland Service Center.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Employ fault finding methodology for pumps repair
• Stripping and survey pumping equipment noting parts identification, configuration and condition in accordance with QA procedures
• Carrying out pressure testing of pumps to ensure functioning correctly
• Rebuild pumping equipment in accordance with applicable pump standards
• Support and encourage personnel development through organised training regimes

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience in engineered pumps
• Experience in steam and gas and turbine
• Work experience or expressed interest in rotating equipment
• Dedication to working in a safe manner always
• Trade Certificate III Mechanical Fitter or equivalent

What we offer you:

• Technical training and development
• On-site car parking
• Employee Assistance Program

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

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, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.