Journeylevel Mechanic

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Assembles all types of pumping equipment to customers, OEM, and industry standard specifications.
• Disassembles all types of pumping equipment to gain access to remove, clean, and inspect components.
• Removes, cleans, and prepares all types of pumping equipment components for inspection.
• Compares and records measurements of component parts to customers, OEM, and industry standard specifications using measuring instruments, tools, and gages.
• Prepares equipment inspection reports.
• Participates in investigating and determining root cause failure of equipment and components, and recommends repair methods and procedures.
• Determines the proper materials needed for repairs as per BOM.
• Contours impellers and pump casings to meet hydraulic requirements, following engineering directives and drawings.
• Independently sets up and operates dynamic balancing equipment, balancing component parts to customers, OEM, and industry standard specifications.
• Performs final testing and inspection requirements when required.
• Performs minor setup and basic machining of non-critical component parts.
• Drives company-owned vehicles equal to or less than 1500# GVW when required.
• Performs customer site pump installation and other field tasks similar to those identified as Essential Functions.
• Maintains a safe, neat, and orderly workstation.
• Maintains tools and equipment to keep them in good operating condition.
• Provides information for a smooth transition during shift changes.
• Assists other team members, including training less experienced coworkers.
• Works overtime as requested.
• Supports and participates in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System, including following safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, and exchange information both verbally and in writing.
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge 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 work at customer sites when required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Benefits

• 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 parental 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.