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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 Jr. Assembler is responsible for putting together component parts or products according to blueprints or schematics. This role ensures that assembled items meet quality standards and supports the production line by maintaining efficiency and accuracy.

This job profile is intended for entry-level support staff who follow specific instructions and procedures, with supervision provided for non-routine situations. Tasks can be carried out after basic training or demonstration.

This job and its associated grade are specifically aligned with roles that have the following scope of responsibility: Small, Medium, Large, Division / Extra Large organization.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble parts and components using hand tools and equipment.

Follow technical instructions and blueprints.

Inspect assembled products for defects.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Report issues to supervisors.

Support inventory and materials tracking.

Follow safety and quality procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

May require basic vocational training (or equivalent work experience) and the ability to carry out assigned tasks after initial instruction or demonstration.

Manual dexterity and attention to detail.

Ability to read and interpret technical documents.

Basic mechanical and tool-handling skills.

Teamwork and communication abilities.

Willingness to follow procedures and meet production targets.

What we offer you

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.

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How this job compares in La Porte, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 402 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in La Porte, TX

We're tracking 29 other active welding openings in La Porte, TX right now, from 13 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in La Porte, or widen the search to Texas.

Sulzer currently has 3 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and San Antonio at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near La Porte, TX

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