Millwright

Sulzer; Louisiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellness Program

Onsite cafeteria

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a highly skilled industrial technician to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot complex rotating machinery in industrial settings. The role emphasizes precision alignment, calibration, and preventive maintenance to keep equipment running safely with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities include disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of compressors, turbines, gearboxes, and other rotating equipment, using established procedures and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to obtain TWIC credentials.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn rotating equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, and assemble compressors, turbines, gearboxes, expanders and other rotating equipment.
• Assemble machines as per Supervisor instructions.
• Maintain a sufficient set of hand tools for daily tasks.
• Continuously upgrade knowledge of projects, materials and procedures.
• Report safety incidents to line manager and follow safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

TWIC eligibility

Travel readiness

Rotating equipment repair

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 Description Summary
A highly skilled industrial technician who installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots complex machinery and mechanical equipment in manufacturing plants, refineries, power facilities, and other industrial environments. Millwrights ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime by performing precision alignment, fabrication, calibration, and preventive maintenance.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, and assemble compressors, turbines, gearboxes, expanders and other rotating equipment
• Assemble machines as per instructed by Supervisor
• Possess a sufficient quantity of professional hand tools to adequately perform daily assignments
• Continuously upgrade knowledge of projects, materials and procedures to better perform duties including safety cards
• Report any instances of spillage, uncontrolled exposure or other related safety issues to their line manager.
• Ensure the correct use of waste segregation facilities and the efficient use of natural resources and raw materials.
• Supports, cooperates with, and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System which includes following all safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification credentials(TWIC)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with personnel from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability learn technical and design aspects for Rotating Equipment service and repairs
• Physical ability to work in a shop and field environments
• Travel is required
• Experienced in driven equipment repair such as generators, compressors, and pumps
• Experienced in alignments
• Professional presentation, in manner, attitude, appearance, speech, and dependability, to the customer at all times.

What we offer you

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center)

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.