Facilities Technician

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.

Facilities Technician I

KSB GIW Inc.

Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance supervisor
Location: Grovetown Georgia
Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

OVERVIEW:

The Maintenance Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting repairing and maintaining CNC equipment and all plant electrical control systems. This position provides technical support to ensure safe reliable and efficient operation of plant equipment and processes. The role requires strong technical knowledge in electrical systems controls and instrumentation as well as a commitment to quality workmanship and continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a thorough understanding of plant safety policies and procedures; perform all work in accordance with safety standards and assist others in understanding electrical safety requirements.
• Understand and follow environmental policies and procedures as they relate to daily work.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship in all job duties.
• Support the installation and startup of new manufacturing or support equipment including specification and installation of electrical services startup and adjustment documentation compilation and training of maintenance personnel.
• Diagnose and repair electrical control and instrumentation-related malfunctions in plant and production equipment.
• Compile and maintain documentation for all electrical and controls systems both new and existing.
• Troubleshoot repair and maintain CNC and manual machine shop equipment including electrical mechanical and control systems.
• Program troubleshoot and correct malfunctions in PLC CNC HMI and VFD systems.
• Maintain backups of control software and parameter data in both electronic and paper form.
• Develop and implement software changes to improve processes or equipment performance.
• Specify hardware and/or develop software for new equipment applications.
• Identify and assist in the implementation of improvement projects that enhance reliability increase productivity or reduce costs.
• Evaluate and resolve reliability issues across plant systems and equipment.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures using OEM and component documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Machine Shop.

Education:

• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic-related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in an industrial maintenance environment or a combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in programmable logic controller (PLC) diagnostics and programming.
• Experience in CNC machine control diagnostics; programming knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors drives and conventional controls.
• Familiarity with servo and spindle motors and drives induction furnace controls oven and burner controls and industrial instrumentation systems.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Strong computer and software application skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• CAD experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently:

• Standing walking sitting bending squatting stooping
• Lifting pushing or pulling up to 75 lbs.

Occasionally:

• Overhead work
• Climbing ladders or stairs
• Operating forklifts and cranes

KSB GIW Inc. 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 GIW Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the ti

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.