Journeylevel Mechanic

Sulzer • Pasadena, CA

7d

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Journeylevel Mechanic repairs and maintains Sulzer Pumps’ and other manufacturers’ pumping equipment in accordance with customer, OEM, and industry-standard specifications, while following departmental policies and procedures. The role includes assembling and disassembling pumping equipment; cleaning and preparing components for inspection; recording measurements and preparing inspection reports; helping determine failure causes and repair methods; identifying repair materials; contouring impellers and pump casings; balancing parts; completing final tests and inspections; and performing minor setup and basic machining of non-critical parts. The mechanic may also drive company vehicles up to 1,500 pounds GVW, install pumps and perform related field tasks at customer sites, maintain a safe and orderly workstation and equipment, coordinate in-process work with coworkers, and assist or train teammates. The role supports Sulzer’s LEAN and EHS Management System and requires overtime when requested.

Requirements

• At least five years of pump repair experience.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and exchange information verbally and in writing.
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail.
• 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 travel to customer sites when required.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pumping equipment to customer, OEM, and industry-standard specifications.
• Disassemble pumping equipment to access, remove, clean, and inspect components.
• Remove, clean, and prepare components for inspection.
• Measure and record component dimensions against customer, OEM, and industry-standard specifications using measuring instruments, tools, and gauges; prepare equipment inspection reports.
• Participate in investigating equipment and component failures, determining root causes, and recommending repair methods and procedures.
• Determine the materials required for repairs in accordance with the bill of materials (BOM).
• Contour impellers and pump casings to meet hydraulic requirements, following engineering directives and drawings.
• Set up and operate dynamic balancing equipment independently and balance component parts to applicable specifications.
• Perform final testing and inspection when required.
• Perform minor setup and basic machining of non-critical component parts.
• Drive company-owned vehicles of 1,500 pounds GVW or less when required.
• Perform pump installations and similar field tasks at customer sites.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workstation and keep tools and equipment in good operating condition.
• Provide coworkers with information needed to continue in-process work during or before shift changes.
• Assist team members as directed, including training and helping less experienced coworkers.
• Work overtime when requested.
• Support and participate in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System practices, following safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Health savings account matching.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed