Utility Technician

About the role

The Utility Technician position at KSB GIW, Inc. is located in Mulberry, FL. This role reports to the Service Center Operations Manager and is responsible for assisting in all operational areas of the Florida Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Executes all work in accordance with KSB GIW Inc. policies and procedures
• Ensures all work is carried out in a clean and safe environment as per current Health and Safety legislation
• Supports the Florida Service Center based on business needs, including locating and retrieving parts for urethane, paint, sandblast, and assembly
• Accurately measures and mixes various chemicals for different processes, including paint and urethane
• Selects and prepares appropriate paint or urethane for assigned tasks to maintain compliance with KSB GIW, Inc. procedures
• Locates and retrieves industrial rotating equipment components for assigned tasks and follows the appropriate process
• Prepares pump/gearbox assemblies and components for shipping by fitting appropriate data tags, warning tags, identification tags, and applying corrosion protective coatings
• Maintains required inventory of supplies for the paint department
• Maintains housekeeping on the respective shift and work areas
• Maintains proper operation of all equipment while monitoring tool and equipment condition and maintenance status
• Assists and trains fellow employees with daily functions as and when required
• Maintains quality standards and adheres to Health and Safety/Environmental legislations
• Carries out all other tasks as delegated

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a previous industrial coating role (experience with industrial rotating equipment components is considered a plus)
• General mechanical skills required
• Ability to work overtime on short notice as and when required
• Ability to use various types of painting equipment, hand and power tools
• Ability to select and mix various chemicals to include paint and urethane to required mix ratio
• Ability to differentiate between colors
• Ability to wear appropriate personnel protective equipment for paint, sandblasting, and urethane
• Ability to use and read various types of precision measuring equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical and safety data sheets and work procedures
• Operates forklifts and cranes as and when required
• Possesses good judgment and decision-making skills
• Willingness to pursue further education and training as needed
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to perform tactical and strategic problem solving and make good, sound decisions
• Assists in implementing Service Center goals

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Squatting, pulling, kneeling, pushing, and bending

Benefits

KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW, Inc. offers competitive benefits including fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities, and excellent career prospects. As an equal opportunity employer, KSB GIW, Inc. 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 as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.