Pump Mechanic

E524 Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Overtime pay

Travel opportunities

Life insurance

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an experienced pump repair technician to perform repair and maintenance of Sulzer Pumps and other manufacturers' pumping equipment under limited supervision, following OEM standards. You will participate in assembly, disassembly, inspection, root cause analysis, materials selection and impeller/casing contouring to meet specs.

This role requires traveling to customer sites, using precision tools and balancing equipment, and conducting final testing.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring equipment

Machine shop equipment

Testing equipment

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

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.

Key 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 / Requirements

• 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
• Minimum five (5) years of pump repair experience
• 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
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal leave
• Gym re-imbursement

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.

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.