Journeyman Mechanic (2nd shift)

Sulzer; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

12 company-paid holidays

401k match

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

HSA matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer in the United States is seeking a skilled Pump Repair Technician to perform repair and maintenance on Sulzer pumps and other manufacturers' equipment under limited supervision. You will follow specifications, document measurements, and determine root causes of failures.

The role requires hands-on experience with pumps, ability to travel to customer sites, and willingness to work overtime. Sulzer offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities in a global company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pump repair experience.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pump equipment to specifications.
• Disassemble equipment to access components.
• Inspect components and document measurements.
• Investigate root cause failure.
• Determine repair materials per BOM.
• Contour impellers and pump casings to meet hydraulics.
• Set up and operate dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform final testing and inspections.

Skills

Pump repair

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Travel to customer sites

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

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assembling all types of pump equipment to customers, 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:

• Minimum five (5) years of pump repair experience
• 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
• Pump repair experience preferred
• 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 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.