Assembly Lead

Sulzer; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

EAP

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Lead Machinery Mechanic in the United States to maintain and repair industrial equipment while guiding a team of mechanics. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This role offers growth within a global engineering company. Join a diverse, safety‑driven team focused on reliable operations and continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

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

Vocational training

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial machinery experience

Read schematics

Leadership

Safety standards

Education

Trade school certification

Tools

Industrial tools

Job description

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

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.