What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Mechanic position at Sulzer?
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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.
Key Responsibilities
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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.
Key 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 gages and providing inspection report
- 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
- Analytical and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Extensive knowledge of 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 and work at customer sites
- Ability to work overtime
- 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holiday
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid paternal leave
- Gym re-imbursement
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.