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E495 Sulzer Electro-Mechanical Services (US) Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Gym membership

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

401(k) 6% Match

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Machinery Mechanic in Pasadena to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on industrial machinery. You will assist in diagnosing issues, replace worn parts, and keep precise maintenance logs to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role supports a maintenance team and follows established procedures under supervision. Candidates should have basic vocational training or equivalent experience, basic mechanical knowledge, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• May require basic vocational training (or equivalent work experience).
• Basic mechanical knowledge and tool handling.
• Ability to follow technical instructions.
• Good problem-solving and observation skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Maintain tools and work area.
• Follow safety and maintenance procedures.
• Support senior mechanics in complex repairs.
• Keep maintenance logs and records.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Tool handling

Ability to follow instructions

Problem solving

Teamwork and communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Vocational training

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

Job Summary

The Machinery Mechanic is responsible for performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on industrial machinery to ensure smooth and safe operations. This role supports the maintenance team by identifying mechanical issues and assisting in equipment upkeep. This job profile is intended for support staff that follows established procedures and works under close supervision. Smaller/easier decisions are made autonomously. This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large, Division / Extra Large organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Maintain tools and work area.
• Follow safety and maintenance procedures.
• Support senior mechanics in complex repairs.
• Keep maintenance logs and records.

Skills & Qualifications

May require basic vocational training (or equivalent work experience) and up to 2 years of relevant experience to carry out the role. Basic mechanical knowledge and tool handling. Ability to follow technical instructions. Good problem-solving and observation skills. Teamwork and communication abilities. Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

What we offer you

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Gym membership
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) 6% Match
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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.