Machinist (Senior)
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Job Location:
Port Arthur, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
What Youll Do
Advanced Machining & Repair
- Set up and operate manual and/or CNC equipment (lathes mills boring mills grinders etc.) to machine repair or recondition pump parts and industrial components.
- Interpret engineering drawings sketches tolerances and specifications to execute complex work.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometers calipers indicators bore gauges and other metrology tools.
- Diagnose machining challenges and determine proper methods tooling and sequencing to meet specifications.
- Perform pump component repairs including shafts sleeves casings wear rings impellers and related parts.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a go-to technical resource for less experienced machinists.
- Assist with job planning work sequencing and estimating machining time.
- Support supervisors and coordinators with technical input on repair feasibility and machining approach.
- Identify quality or process issues and proactively recommend solutions.
Quality & Safety
- Ensure all work meets quality dimensional and documentation requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
- Support inspections first-article checks and final verification as required.
Shop & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain equipment tooling and work areas in good working order.
- Assist with troubleshooting machine issues and coordinating repairs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to efficiency quality and workflow.
- Support cross-functional coordination with welding assembly inspection and operations teams.
What You Bring
Experience & Skills
- 7 years of hands-on machining experience in a job shop repair shop or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with manual machining; CNC experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex non-routine machining and repair work.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of fits tolerances and materials.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Experience machining pump components or rotating equipment is strongly preferred.
Attributes
- High level of craftsmanship accuracy and attention to detail.
- Problem-solver who can think through repairs and machining strategy.
- Dependable safety-minded and quality-driven.
- Willingness to mentor and support junior machinists.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Physical & Work Environment
- Regular standing bending lifting and working around industrial machinery.
- Ability to lift up to (add weight e.g. 50 lbs) with assistance.
- Use of PPE 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 return we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions flexible working time models individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.
Key Skills
- Electrical Discharge Machining
- Calipers
- FANUC
- CNC Milling Machine
- Machining
- Tooling
- CNC
- CAM Programming
- CNC Lathe
- Micrometer
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Trigonometry
About Company
KSB is one of the world's leading manufacturers of pumps and valves and also offers a comprehensive range of service activities. The company's products and services are used in process engineering and building services, water and waste water management, and in the energy and mining s ... View more
