Assembly Lead

E524 Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

12 company-paid holidays

401k plan with 6% match

Health plan including medical, dental,

Vision, Life, disability

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

E524 Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc. is seeking a Lead Machinery Mechanic to maintain and repair industrial equipment and to supervise a team of mechanics. You will ensure operational efficiency, document maintenance activities, and uphold safety standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on diagnostics, and ongoing improvement of maintenance practices within a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced vocational training or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial machinery and tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
• Leadership and coordination abilities.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement repairs.
• Lead and train junior mechanics.
• Maintain maintenance logs and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Leadership and coordination abilities

Ability to read technical manuals and…

Education

Advanced vocational training or equivalent experience

Tools

Industrial machinery and tools experience

Job description

About the role

Job Summary The Lead Machinery Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment, while also supervising and guiding a team of mechanics. This role ensures operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement repairs.
• Lead and train junior mechanics.
• Maintain maintenance logs and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Skills & Qualifications

• Typically requires advanced vocational training (or equivalent experience) and several years of relevant work experience to carry out the role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial machinery and tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematics.
• Leadership and coordination abilities.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance standards.

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 6% match
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym reimbursement

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.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.