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. Purpose of Position: To disassemble, clean, inspect, and rebuild customer rebuild-assemblies and GIW re-manufactured assemblies in compliance of the Service Center's ISO (Excludes Canada) procedures. Duties and 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.
- Proficient in math calculations used for assembly.
- Ensures and mandates proper operation of all equipment.
- Ensures safe/correct lifting of parts in assembly.
- Monitors tool and equipment condition and maintenance status.
- 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.
- Organizes parts for assembly.
- 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 recommendations to supervisors and managers for improvements.
- Ensures proper supplies are readily available when needed.
- Compliant in all GIW 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.
- Disassemble 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.
Education and Experience: - High school diploma or GED required.
- 2-year technical degree in machining is considered a plus.
- General mechanical skills required (5-7 years minimum for Thomson and Florida)
- Alberta or Redfield Journeyman Millwright Certification plus 5-7 years of experience (Canada)
- Intermediate machining background and fabrication skills
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in repairing/rotating equipment (preferably with previous pump experience).
- Basic knowledge of vibration and laser alignment
- Basic field service experience
- 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 assembly drawings/OEM manuals and disassembly and assembly procedures.
- 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.
- Willing to travel and perform field service calls for extended periods as needed
- Basic computer literacy
Physical Requirements: Depending upon the particular needs of the area/department, physical requirements may include, but are not limited to lifting up to 70 lbs. (Thomson & Florida) and 50 lbs. (Canada), squatting, pulling, kneeling, pushing, and bending. Must be able to wear a respirator to fulfill painting responsibilities. GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company) 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. GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company) makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 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.