Senior Pump Mechanic

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.

Senior Pump Mechanic

KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW Inc.

Department: SupremeServ
Reports to: Service Center Operations Manager
Location: Thomson GA USA
Shift: 1st

FLSA Status: Hourly

OVERVIEW

The Pump Mechanic III serves as a senior technical specialist responsible for advanced rebuilds diagnostics and failure analysis of customer and remanufactured pump assemblies in compliance with Service Center ISO procedures.

This role operates with a high level of autonomy supporting complex shop and field service work ensuring quality and reliability of repairs and providing technical leadership and mentorship to mechanics across the service center. The position plays a critical role in maintaining productivity safety and continuous improvement initiatives while representing KSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW Inc. professionally in both shop and customer environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advanced Technical Execution

• Perform complex disassembly inspection repair and rebuild of pumps and rotating equipment.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis.
• Interpret engineering drawings OEM manuals and technical procedures to execute repairs.
• Perform precision measurements and validate tolerances using advanced measuring tools.
• Complete performance testing and final inspections to ensure equipment reliability.

Field Service & Customer Support

• Execute field service installation commissioning and troubleshooting independently.
• Interface with customers to communicate repair scope findings and recommendations.
• Support both short-term and extended field assignments as required.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Pump Mechanic I and II team members.
• Assist supervisors with planning estimating and coordinating complex jobs.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees on procedures and best practices.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure strict adherence to ISO procedures safety standards and quality requirements.
• Prepare detailed inspection and condition reports electronically.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes tooling and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to resolve non-conforming conditions.

Operational & Shop Support

• Perform advanced machining alignment and fabrication work as required.
• Ensure proper setup and safe operation of machine tools lifting equipment and test stands.
• Maintain accurate documentation job records and inspection data.
• Support housekeeping equipment maintenance and inventory coordination.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Model best practices in lifting rigging and equipment operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree considered a plus.
• 710 years of experience in rotating equipment repair pump service or heavy mechanical environments.
• Advanced knowledge of pump systems including single-stage multi-stage split case vertical turbine and API pumps.
• Proficiency in vibration analysis laser alignment and precision measurement.
• Strong background in machining fabrication and assembly practices.
• Demonstrated field service and commissioning experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings GD&T and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as required.
• Basic computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: standing bending squatting kneeling pushing pulling and lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Occasionally: climbing overhead work operating forklifts and cranes.
• Must be able to wear a respirator as required by job tasks.

KSB SupremeServ by 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 SupremeServ by KSB GIW Inc. 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 return we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions flexible working time models individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.