Journeylevel Mechanic

Sulzer • Pasadena, TX

5d

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Journeylevel Mechanic repairs and maintains Sulzer Pumps’ and other manufacturers’ pumping equipment while adhering to customer, OEM, and industry specifications and departmental policies and procedures. The role includes assembling and disassembling equipment, cleaning and inspecting components, documenting measurements and inspection results, investigating equipment failures, determining repair materials, and performing repairs and testing. The mechanic may also perform basic machining, customer-site installation and field work, and other assigned duties. The position requires maintaining a safe and orderly workstation and equipment, supporting coworkers and training less experienced team members, participating in company-wide LEAN and EHS systems, and working overtime when requested.

Requirements

• Minimum 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 specifications.
• Disassemble pumping equipment to access, remove, clean, and inspect components.
• Prepare equipment components for inspection; compare and record measurements using measuring instruments, tools, and gauges.
• Prepare equipment inspection reports.
• Participate in investigating equipment and component failures, determine root causes, and recommend repair methods and procedures.
• Determine the materials needed for repairs according to 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, balancing components to applicable specifications.
• Perform final testing and inspection when required.
• Perform minor setup and basic machining of non-critical components.
• Drive company-owned vehicles of 1,500 pounds GVW or less when required.
• Perform customer-site pump installations and similar field tasks.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workstation and keep tools and equipment in good operating condition.
• Provide information that supports handoffs of in-process work during or before shift changes.
• Assist other team members as directed, including training and assisting less experienced coworkers.
• Work overtime as requested.
• Support and participate in company-wide LEAN and EHS Management System activities, 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