Rotating Equipment Technician

Sulzer Ltd; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Rotating Equipment Technician to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for assembling and disassembling pump equipment, inspecting components, and providing detailed reports. Your expertise in using precision tools and analytical skills will be vital in determining root causes of failures and ensuring the quality of repairs. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to sustainability, making a positive impact in critical industries.

Benefits

15 days of paid time off

12 company-paid holidays

401k plan with 6% match

Motivating wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble pump equipment to specifications.
• Inspect components and provide detailed inspection reports.
• Investigate root causes of equipment failures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Hand tools usage

Precision measuring

Testing equipment

Machine shop equipment

Ability to work with limited supervision

Ability to work overtime

Job description

Rotating Equipment Technician - Full Time - Santa Fe Springs (CA), United States

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.

We are looking for a Rotating Equipment Technician to join our Services_AME team in the United States.

Your main tasks and 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 gauges and providing inspection reports
• 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

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Analytical and interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to use hand tools, precision measuring and testing equipment and machine shop equipment
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• 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
• Motivating wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

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 2025 in the USA.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13,130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com