Pump Mechanic

About the role

The Pump Mechanic II will perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and rebuilding of customer assemblies and KSB GIW, Inc. re-manufactured assemblies in accordance with the Service Center's ISO procedures. Duties include conducting work at the Service Center and at customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs at a high standard in each area of responsibility, with a 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.
• Maintains tool and equipment condition and performs maintenance as needed.
• Operates assembly equipment as needed and instructed.
• Familiar with all pump and bearing assembly parts.
• Able to correctly use machine shop measurement instruments, including micrometers, indicators, and scales.
• Monitors and retrieves parts for pump assemblies.
• Cleans assembly parts with solvents and cleaners.
• Assembles and tests units according to procedures.
• Moves materials and castings throughout the plant as directed.
• Keeps organized records as instructed.
• Performs tactical and strategic problem solving.
• Assists in implementing department goals.
• Ensures proper supplies are readily available when needed.
• Complies with all KSB GIW Inc. procedures.
• Notifies Quality Control and appropriate personnel on non-conforming products.
• Able to work independently, prioritizing customer demands.
• Able to make good, sound decisions – logical and analytical abilities welcomed.
• Proficient in all areas of Assembly.
• Prepares and paints all parts and assemblies prior to shipment according to procedures.
• Prepares all assemblies for safe shipment and handling according to procedure.
• Disassembles pump units for failure analysis and tabulates condition reports.
• Inspects each individual pump component, documenting actual dimensions as received.
• Works with inventory controller to locate and label all units in the 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.
• Able 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.
• 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

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.