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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled experienced Pump Mechanic to support repair center operations field service needs and customer repair work. This role is responsible for the inspection disassembly repair reassembly and testing of centrifugal pumps and related rotating equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on pump repair experience be able to work with limited supervision read and interpret technical drawings and work scopes and perform precision mechanical work to meet customer expectations for quality safety and on-time delivery.

This is a strong fit for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship understands the importance of accurate inspections and documentation and can help support a fast-paced industrial repair environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble inspect repair reassemble and test centrifugal pumps and related components.
• Read and interpret blueprints technical drawings repair scopes process sheets and written or verbal instructions.
• Perform precision mechanical work to close tolerances including tolerances up to .0005 where required.
• Use precision measuring tools including gauges calipers micrometers and related inspection equipment.
• Complete inspection reports repair documentation and required job records accurately.
• Identify worn damaged or out-of-tolerance components and communicate findings to supervision technical support or quality.
• Work with metallic and non-metallic materials used in pump repair and rotating equipment service.
• Perform fitting assembly alignment and related mechanical repair work.
• Sharpen tools and maintain tools work areas and equipment in a safe and orderly condition.
• Operate or assist with complex shop equipment requiring close attention and safe work practices.
• Follow established repair procedures quality standards safety rules and company policies.
• Support the repair centers ability to meet customer expectations for safety quality responsiveness and on-time delivery.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate questions risks or repair concerns.
• Support overtime call-ins and schedule adjustments as needed to meet customer requirements.
• Travel approximately 1015% as needed to support field service callouts or customer site work.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma GED or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a centrifugal pump repair shop or closely related rotating equipment repair environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints drawings work scopes and technical instructions.
• Experience disassembling repairing reassembling and testing centrifugal pumps.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools including micrometers calipers gauges and related equipment.
• Ability to complete inspection reports and repair documentation accurately.
• Ability to lift carry and handle components weighing approximately 5 to 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in an industrial repair shop environment.
• Ability to work overtime call-ins and occasional travel as business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multiple pump types sizes and configurations.
• Experience supporting field service work or customer site repairs.
• Knowledge of pump fits clearances alignment bearing installation mechanical seals impellers sleeves cases shafts and rotating assemblies.
• Experience identifying repair needs and communicating technical findings to supervisors engineers or customers.
• Ability to mentor less-experienced mechanics or assist with training when needed.
• Strong understanding of safety quality and customer-focused repair practices.

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.