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. KSB emphasizes innovation, people, and performance, focusing on equal rights, ecology, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment 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 various 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.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• 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

• Hands-on machining experience.
• CNC experience (preferred).
• Complex machining and repair work.
• Technical drawing interpretation.
• Pump component repair experience.
• Technical leadership skills.
• Quality assurance and safety awareness.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Team collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

KSB 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 environment for all employees.

Pay

Details of pay will be provided upon successful application.

Schedule

Details of the schedule will be provided upon successful application.

Physical & Work Environment

Regular standing, bending, lifting, and working around industrial machinery. Ability to lift up to (add weight, e.g., 50 lbs) with assistance. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KSB is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits 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. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.