Production Worker Technician
Portland, TX - 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.
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 preparation35%
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 components35%
Moves parts and components as needed with forklift or overhead pendant crane5%
Dispose of paint waste materials as required by company state and federal regulations5%
Adheres to Safety and Take 5 culture 5%
Supports and cooperates with Four Principles5%
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties as assigned5%
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.
- 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.
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.