Senior Pump Mechanic — Field Repairs & Balancing

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 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.