Position Title: Pump Mechanic
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Requisition ID: JR_19903
Description: 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.
As a Pump Mechanic you must be able to support the overall workload of the Repair Center. You shall follow and support the Company policies and protect the assets associated with the operation. Your objective should be to support the Company's ability to meet the needs and expectations of the customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Pump Repair, Manufacturing and Production
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawing and work scopes.
- Sharpens tools. Reads and works from prints, process sheets, written and verbal instructions to tolerances of .0005.
- Uses gauges, calipers, micrometers to measure work.
- Works with all metallic and non-metallic materials.
- Works with minimum supervision.
- Continuous standing and lifting of 5 to 60 pounds.
- Must be able to follow routine procedures.
- Must be able to disassemble, repair, reassemble and test recondition components.
- Must be able to fill out inspection reports.
- Must be able to use complex equipment requiring continuous attention.
- Must be able to make minor decisions.
- ***Must be available to travel for field service jobs as assigned ~15% of the time based on customers needs***
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Time management – Managing one's own time and ability to identify perceived barriers to our ability to meet the customer's timeline.
- Communication skills – talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Collaboration – team oriented approach to knowledge sharing.
- Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision making.
- Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
- Computer skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat as a minimum.
- Quality Assurance System – knowledge of ISO-9001:2008 and ability to train others on company procedures.
- Centrifugal Pumps – API-610, good knowledge of part types, use and manufacturing processes required to produce components.
- Part and Pump Drawings – capable of reading and interpreting engineered drawings.
- Must be able to routinely follow work orders and customer specifications with attention to quality.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- A minimum of 10 years' experience working in a centrifugal pump repair shop required
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.
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