Field Mechanic

E524 Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

401k match 6%

Health plan including medical, dental,

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled pump technician to repair and maintain Sulzer Pumps’ and other manufacturers’ pumping equipment at customer sites under limited supervision.

You will assemble and disassemble pumps, inspect components, perform root-cause analysis, select repair materials per BOM, contour impellers and casings, balance assemblies, and conduct final testing to ensure compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of pump repair experience.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel to and work at customer sites.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assembling all types of pump equipment to customer, OEM and industry standard specifications.
• Disassembling equipment to access, remove, clean and inspect components.
• Inspecting and recording component measurements using instruments, tools and gauges and providing inspection report.
• Investigating and determining root cause failure.
• Determining proper materials for repairs as per BOM.
• Contouring impellers and pump casings to meet hydraulic requirements.
• Setting and operating dynamic balancing equipment.
• Performing final testing and inspections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Limited supervision

Travel to sites

Overtime readiness

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Machine shop equipment

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Under limited supervision, performs all necessary tasks in the repair and maintenance of Sulzer Pumps’ and all other manufacturers’ pumping equipment while strictly adhering to customer, OEM and industry standard specifications. Follows department policy and procedures manual.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling all types of pump equipment to customer, OEM and industry standard specifications
• Disassembling equipment to gain access remove, clean and inspect components
• Inspecting & recording component measurements using instruments, tools and gages and providing inspection report
• Investigating and determining root cause failure
• Determining proper materials for repairs as per BOM
• Contouring impellers and pump casings to meet hydraulic requirements
• Setting and operating dynamic balancing equipment
• Performing final testing and inspections

Qualifications/Requirements

• Analytical and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, precision measuring and testing equipment and machine shop equipment
• Minimum five (5) years of pump repair experience
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to travel to and work at customer sites
• Ability to work overtime

What we offer you

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

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.

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.