Journeylevel Mechanic

E524 Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

Parental leave

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled pump repair technician to maintain and repair pumping equipment for Sulzer Pumps and other manufacturers. Under limited supervision, you will follow customer, OEM and industry specifications, document work, and prepare inspection reports.

The role requires at least five years of pump repair experience, the ability to travel to customer sites, and willingness to work overtime. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of pump repair experience.
• Ability to travel to customer sites when required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles pumping equipment to specifications.
• Disassembles pumping equipment for access and inspection.
• Removes, cleans and prepares components for inspection.
• Records measurements and prepares equipment inspection reports.
• Investigates root causes and recommends repair methods.
• Performs field service at customer sites as needed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Pump repair

Precision measuring

Hand tools

Travel to sites

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

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

Equal Opportunity, 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.

About the Company

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.

Join Our Team

Join our team now to grow your expertise and develop solutions that truly make a difference! Are you interested in other oppportunities at Sulzer? Feel free to introduce yourself to our team