Journeylevel Mechanic

sulzer; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401k match

Health plan

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an experienced Pump Repair Technician to join our field service team. The role involves repairing, assembling, and testing pumping equipment at customer sites, following OEM and industry standards. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and timely service is required.

Candidates should have at least five years of pump repair experience, be able to travel to customer sites, and work with limited supervision. Overtime and shift flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assembles pumping equipment to specifications.
• Disassembles equipment to access components.
• Inspects and measures components to specs.
• Investigates root cause failures and recommends repairs.
• Performs final testing and inspection when required.
• Occasionally performs basic machining and setup.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Instruction comprehension

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Machining equipment

Job description

About the role

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.

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.