Machinist (Senior)

About the role

KSB is a global leader in pumps, valves, and related services. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, KSB operates across all continents with its own sales and marketing organizations and manufacturing facilities. The company provides comprehensive inspection, servicing, maintenance, and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand, supported by over 190 service centers and 3,500 service specialists globally.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and/or CNC equipment (lathes, mills, boring mills, grinders, etc.) to machine, repair, or recondition pump parts and industrial components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, tolerances, and specifications to execute complex work.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Diagnose machining challenges and determine proper methods, tooling, and sequencing to meet specifications.
• Perform pump component repairs including shafts, sleeves, casings, wear rings, impellers, and related parts.
• Serve as a go-to technical resource for less experienced machinists.
• Aid in job planning, work sequencing, and estimating machining time.
• Support supervisors and coordinators with technical input on repair feasibility and machining approach.
• Identify quality or process issues and proactively recommend solutions.
• Ensure all work meets quality, dimensional, and documentation requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Support inspections, first-article checks, and final verification as required.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas in good working order.
• Assist with troubleshooting machine issues and coordinating repairs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency, quality, and workflow.
• Support cross-functional coordination with welding, assembly, inspection, and operations teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on machining experience in a job shop, repair shop, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with manual machining; CNC experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex, non-routine machining and repair work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fits, tolerances, and materials.
• Experience machining pump components or rotating equipment is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High level of craftsmanship, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solver who can think through repairs and machining strategy.
• Dependable, safety-minded, and quality-driven.
• Willingness to mentor and support junior machinists.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Benefits

KSB Group offers competitive framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities, and excellent career prospects. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing an equal opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this posting.