Production Worker / Technician

Sulzer Ltd
  • Portland, OR
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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.

    About the role

    Job Summary

    The Production Worker / Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting products to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. This role supports the manufacturing process by identifying defects, maintaining equipment, and following production protocols.

    This job profile is intended for support staff that follows established procedures and works under close supervision. Smaller/easier decisions are made autonomously.

    SUMMARY:

    Performs sandblast and paint application tasks in accordance with SPSI standard procedure processes as well as specific customer requirements.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: % OF TIME

    Operates sandblast equipment to provide required surface preparation 35%

    Performs mixing of various types of paint materials. 5%

    Operates conventional spray equipment, including brush to provide a high quality industrial finish to parts and components 35%

    Moves parts and components as needed with forklift or overhead pendant crane 5%

    Dispose of paint waste materials as required by company, state and federal regulations 5%

    Adheres to Safety and Take 5 culture 5%

    Supports and cooperates with Four Principles 5%

    SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Other duties as assigned 5%

    TOTAL PERCENT OF TIME: 100%

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    High School graduate or equivalent

    Minimum of 1 year experience operating sandblast equipment

    Minimum of 2 years of experience operating conventional spray equipment

    Forklift and pendant crane experience is helpful

    Minimum 1 year of experience mixing and applying epoxies, polyurethane, inorganic zinc and alkyd enamel paints.

    What we offer you

    • Competitive Paid Time Off (3 weeks to start)
    • 12 Company Paid Holidays per year
    • Annual Bonus Program
    • Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
    • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Company Paid Life Insurance
    • 6% 401K or Roth Company Match with Immediate Vesting
    • Company Paid Retirement Security Contributions following 1 year of employment
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
    • Quarterly 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPortland, OR

    Skills

    • Craneunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Manufacturing Debuggingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Surface Preparation and Characterizationunmatched
    • Testingunmatched

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