Senior Pump Mechanic — Sulzer
- Location
- Aurora
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 36 days ago
Role overview
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. Job Summary
The Senior Pump Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, disassembly, repair, reassembly, balancing, and testing of industrial pumps and rotating equipment in a high-quality service center environment.
- Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society. Job Summary
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform complete teardown, inspection, and rebuild of centrifugal pumps, multistage pumps, vertical pumps, and other rotating equipment
- 5–10+ years of experience in pump repair or rotating equipment maintenance
- Strong knowledge of centrifugal pumps and rotating assemblies
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform complete teardown, inspection, and rebuild of centrifugal pumps, multistage pumps, vertical pumps, and other rotating equipment
- Diagnose mechanical issues including wear, imbalance, misalignment, and hydraulic performance problems
- Balance individual components such as impellers as well as fully assembled rotors to meet OEM and industry standards
- Assemble rotating elements including shafts, sleeves, bearings, and impellers with proper fits and tolerances Conduct hydrostatic testing on pump cases
- Measure and record tolerances using precision tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.)
- Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and OEM specifications
- Restore pumps to OEM or engineered specifications
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Key requirements
- 5–10+ years of experience in pump repair or rotating equipment maintenance
- Strong knowledge of centrifugal pumps and rotating assemblies
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments Solid mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to cross-train in multiple work centers What we offer you
- 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 paternal 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.
Additional details
- Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
- Assemble rotating elements including shafts, sleeves, bearings, and impellers with proper fits and tolerances Conduct hydrostatic testing on pump cases
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments Solid mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Demonstrate willingness and ability to cross-train in multiple work centers
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability Health savings account matching Motivating wellness program Employee Assistance Program Paid paternal leave
Notes and original content
- About the role
- Job Summary
- Assemble rotating elements including shafts, sleeves, bearings, and impellers with proper fits and tolerances
- Conduct hydrostatic testing on pump cases
- Qualifications
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments
- Solid mechanical troubleshooting skills
- What we offer you
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sulzer offer for this role?
Sulzer lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Aurora. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sulzer offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sulzer during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Sulzer?
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