Journeylevel Mechanic

Sulzer; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

12 company-paid holidays

401k plan with 6% match

Comprehensive health plan

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer in Pasadena, CA is seeking a skilled pump repair technician to perform repair and maintenance of Sulzer pumps and other manufacturers’ equipment under limited supervision.

You will assemble, disassemble, inspect, measure, balance components, determine materials per BOM, perform testing, and travel to customer sites as needed, while supporting LEAN and EHS programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge and ability to use hand tools, precision measuring and testing equipment, and machine shop equipment.
• Minimum five (5) years of pump repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles all types of pumping equipment to specifications.
• Disassembles pumping equipment to access components.
• Removes, cleans and prepares components for inspection.
• Measurements recorded for inspections using various gauges and tools.
• Investigates root causes and recommends repair methods.
• Determines materials needed for repairs per BOM.
• Contours impellers and pump casings to hydraulic requirements.
• Sets up and operates balancing equipment to spec.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Instruction following

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Machine shop equipment

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

Job Summary

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assembles all types of pumping equipment to customers, OEM, and industry standard specifications.
• Disassembles all types of pumping equipment to gain access to remove, clean, and inspect components.
• Removes, cleans and prepares all types of pumping equipment components for inspection.
• Inspectors compare and records measurements of component parts to customers, OEM and industry standard specifications using any and all types of measuring instruments, tools and gages. Prepare equipment inspection reports.
• Participates in investigating and determining root cause failure of equipment and components and recommends repair methods and procedures.
• Determines the proper materials needed for repairs as per BOM.
• Contours impellers and pump casings to meet hydraulic requirements, following engineering directives and drawings.
• Independently sets up and operates dynamic balancing equipment, balancing component parts to customers, OEM and industry standard specifications.
• Performs final testing and inspection requirements when required.
• Performs minor set up and basic machining of non-critical component parts.
• Drives company owned vehicles equal to or less than 1500# GVW when required.
• Performs customer site pump installation and other field task similar to those identified as Essential Functions.
• Maintains a safe, neat and orderly workstation.
• Maintains tools and equipment as required to keep them in good operation condition.
• Provides information to allow a smooth transition for other coworkers to follow through with in-process work during or prior to a shift change as required.
• Assist other team members as directed, including training and assisting less experienced coworkers.
• Work overtime as requested.
• Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions and exchange information both verbally and in writing
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail
• Extensive knowledge 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 work at customer sites when required.
• Ability to work overtime as required

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 parental 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.