Air Compressor Maintenance Technician
La Porte, IA - USA
Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
- Install maintain inspect and repair industrial air compressors and auxiliary equipment
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime
- Diagnose mechanical electrical and pneumatic issues and recommend repairs
- Conduct routine inspections and performance testing of compressor systems
- Replace worn or defective parts including motors valves seals belts and filters
- Read and interpret technical manuals schematics and work orders
- Ensure compliance with safety policies procedures and industry regulations
- Document maintenance activities inspections and repairs accurately
- Support equipment upgrades modifications and system improvements
- Coordinate with operations engineering and management teams as needed
- Always maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Assist other trades and perform additional duties or work assignments as directed by the management team
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- High school diploma or GED required technical certification or trade school preferred
- 3 years of experience maintaining or repairing industrial air compressors or rotating equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with reciprocating centrifugal or rotary screw compressors preferred
- Ability to read technical drawings and service manuals
- Familiarity with safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- HVAC or refrigeration experience is a plus
- Must provide own personal tools
- Required to supply personal hand tools appropriate for the role
- Worked on following equipment Quincy Kaeser Sullair.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand bend kneel and work in industrial environments
- Willingness to work overtime weekends or on-call as required
- Ability to work in shop and field environments
Preferred Skills
- Experience in Oil & Gas Petrochemical or Power Generation industries
- Knowledge of vibration monitoring alignment and lubrication practices
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
- 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
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and purification technologies for fluids of all types.