Pump Mechanic

Sulzer; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid time off

401k plan with a 6% match

Comprehensive health plan

Health savings account matching

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid paternal leave

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a skilled Pump Mechanic to repair and maintain pumping equipment for Sulzer and other manufacturers, following customer and OEM specs. The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, precision work, and adherence to safety standards.

Join our team in Joliet, IL to perform disassembly, inspection, balancing, final testing, and reporting. Requires 5+ years in pump repair, strong tool and shop equipment knowledge, and the ability to travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, precision measuring 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

• Assemble all types of pump equipment to customer, OEM and industry specifications.
• Disassemble equipment to gain access, remove, clean and inspect components.
• Inspect component measurements and provide inspection reports.
• Investigate and determine root cause failure.
• Determine proper materials for repairs as per BOM.
• Contour impellers and pump casings to meet hydraulic requirements.
• Set and operate dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform final testing and inspections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Pump repair experience

Limited supervision

Travel to customer sites

Overtime willingness

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring equipment

Machine shop equipment

Balancing 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

The Pump Mechanic is responsible for repairing 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 customer, 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
• Health savings account matching
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid paternal 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.

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.