Pump Mechanic

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.

At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Pump Mechanic II

KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW, Inc.

Department: SupremeServ
Reports to: Service Center Operations Manager
Location: Mulberry, FL, USA
Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Hourly

OVERVIEW:

The Pump Mechanic will disassemble, clean, inspect, and rebuild customer assemblies and KSB GIW, Inc. re-manufactured assemblies in compliance with the Service Center’s ISO procedures. Your job duties will take place at the Service Center, as well as in the field at customer sites when required.  You will conduct work activities in a professional manner that reflects positively on the image of the company and conforms to current Health and Safety legislation, upholding KSB GIW Inc. Health and Safety Policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs at a high standard in each area of responsibility, has tenacious and determined approach
• Assists in operation and maintenance of equipment as required
• Adheres to productivity metrics regarding efficiency
• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, assembly drawings, OEM manuals, and assembly/disassembly procedures
• Proficient in math calculations used for assembly
• Ensures safe/correct lifting of parts in assembly
• Monitors tool and equipment condition and maintenance status
• Organizes and operates all assembly equipment as needed and instructed
• Operates forklifts and cranes as needed
• Familiar with all pump and bearing assembly parts
• Ability to correctly use machine shop measurement instruments, including micrometers, indicators, and scales
• Locates and retrieves parts for pump assemblies
• Prepares/cleans assembly parts with solvents and cleaners
• Assembles and tests units per procedures
• Moves materials and castings throughout the plant as directed
• Keeps organized records as instructed
• Performs tactical and strategic problem solving
• Assists in implementation of department goals
• Responsible for housekeeping on the respective shift and work areas
• Makes recommendation to supervisors and manager for improvements
• Ensures proper supplies are readily available when needed
• Compliant in all KSB GIW Inc. procedures
• Notifies QC and appropriate persons on non-conforming products
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing per customer demands
• Able to make good, sound decisions – logical and analytical abilities welcomed
• Proficient in all areas of Assembly
• Ability to prepare and paint all parts and assemblies prior to shipment per procedures
• Prepares all assemblies for safe shipment and handling per procedure
• Disassembles pump units for failure analysis and tabulate condition reports
• Inspects each individual pump component, documenting actual dimensions as received
• Works with inventory controller to locate and label all units in warehouse
• Operates drills, grinders, milling machines, lathes, and other equipment in the machine shop
• Performs machine shop work as needed on customer rebuilds and remanufactured units
• Ensures safe, correct setup of machine tool fixtures and parts
• Understands GD&T and engineering drawings
• Basic welding and fabrication skills
• Ability to train new employees
• Other duties within the employee’s capability that may be assigned by the Service Center Operations Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required, two (2) year technical degree in machining considered a plus
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in mechanics, repair, and/or rotating equipment
• Basic knowledge of vibration and laser alignment
• Basic field service experience and willingness to travel for service calls, sometimes for extended periods of time
• Knowledge of gearboxes, turbines, mixers, and compressors
• Knowledge of suction pumps, single-stage pumps, multi-stage pumps, split casing pumps, and vertical turbine pumps
• General machine shop knowledge
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice when required
• Able to use various types of hand and power tools
• Able to use various types of precision measuring tools
• Ability to read and interpret metric / imperial measuring units.
• Willing to pursue further education and training as needed
• Possesses good judgment and decision making skills
• Promotes safety and housekeeping at all times
• Adheres to Company guidelines, rules, and policies regarding attendance, punctuality and safety
• Basic computer literacy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently: Standing, sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, pushing, and pulling <75 lbs.
• Occasionally: overhead work, climbing ladders or stairs, driving forklifts, operating cranes
• Must be able to wear a respirator

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.