Multi-Craft Maintenance

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 servicesindustry 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 3500 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 KSBs research and development activities forms the basis for the companys 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.

Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Team Leader
Location: Grovetown Maintenance

FLSA Status: Hourly

OVERVIEW:

As a Maintenance Technician you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant and manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of safety quality and workmanship while performing various maintenance tasks. Your duties will include diagnosing and repairing electrical mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic malfunctions as well as performing preventive maintenance and equipment installations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Quality Compliance:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of plant safety policies and procedures and ensure all work is performed according to these standards
• Uphold high standards of quality and workmanship in all maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency
• Understand and adhere to plant environmental policies and procedures as they relate to daily duties

Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting:

• Drive every issue to its root cause failure or malfunction utilizing a combination of electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Proficiently use electrical multi-meters meggers amprobes and other instruments to diagnose and address equipment issues effectively
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions of CNC PLC machine controls motor controls drive controls and other industrial control systems

Maintenance and Installation:

• Perform installation and startup of new manufacturing or support equipment including foundation preparation equipment assembly and startup procedures
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections on plant and manufacturing equipment according to documented procedures
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures using OEM manuals

Technical Expertise:

• Conduct bench repair and rebuild of electrical and mechanical equipment components
• Design layout fit and install conduit cable trays and other industrial wiring systems
• Repair and maintain forklifts and other mobile equipment including routine maintenance and troubleshooting

Precision Machining and Fabrication:

• Plan material requirements and fabricate tools components or assemblies using common materials and methods including welding and machining
• Perform mid-level operation of machine tools such as lathes mills and surface grinders achieving precise measurements to .0005

Continuous Improvement:

• Demonstrate initiative in identifying and implementing improvements in materials methods and processes to enhance profitability and efficiency
• Proactively contribute to root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to prevent recurring issues

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in industrial maintenance with proficiency in electrical mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in using electrical and mechanical tools and instruments.
• Experience with CNC machine controls and precision machining is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret complex diagrams schematics and part drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
• Comfortable working in various environments including confined spaces and heights.
• Capable of standing bending and performing physically demanding tasks for extended periods.

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.