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About the role

Safely and efficiently disassemble, thoroughly inspect, and precisely build rotating equipment such as steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, hot gas expanders, gear boxes and other machinery according to Sulzer’s established guidelines and safety protocols.

Assembly Mechanic

Sulzer offers you a wealth of opportunities to drive your career into the direction that you want, depending on your skills and interests. We've been awarded a top employer nationwide for the past 3 years. We invite you to apply if you are ready to take the next step!

We are looking for Assembly Mechanics to join our Core team in La Porte.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:  

• Safely and efficiently disassemble, thoroughly inspect, and precisely build rotating equipment such as steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, hot gas expanders, gear boxes and other machinery according to Sulzer’s established guidelines and safety protocols.

• Conduct thorough visual inspections of disassembled components, identifying wear, damage, or abnormalities that may affect equipment performance.

• Utilize precision measuring instruments, such as micrometers, dial indicators, and bore gauges, to take accurate measurements and assess dimensional integrity of parts.

• Operate overhead cranes, torches, grinders, and forklifts when required.

• Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting findings and measurements.

• Execute unit assembly of repaired or replaced components, following technical specifications and quality standards.

To succeed in this role, you will need: 

• 3 years of hands-on, shop oriented experience turbomachinery repair preferred.
• High mechanical aptitude and experience in detailed mechanic industries (turbines, compressors, rotating equipment)
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments.

 No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role. 

What we offer you

• 12 Paid Holidays
• 15 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Bonus Programs
• New onsite cafeteria, all meals subsidized (La Porte Service Center) 

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.