Pump Shop Drafter
Deer Park, OH - USA
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.
Position Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Reverse Engineering Drafter / Technical Pump Specialist who can support both the technical drafting side of pump repair and the practical shop-floor side of understanding how pumps and components actually function.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed drafting and reverse engineering work but is also willing to get out in the shop inspect parts learn pump assemblies support repair scope development and work directly with machinists technicians and technical leaders. The right person will be curious mechanically minded detail-oriented and comfortable moving between CAD work measurements inspections and hands-on pump learning.
This position will work between our Vidor and Port Arthur locations.
Key Responsibilities
Reverse Engineering & Drafting
Create and update 2D AutoCAD drawings from sketches measurements existing parts and shop input.
Reverse engineer pump components such as impellers sleeves pump cases bearing housings and related parts.
Develop detailed working drawings that support machining casting repair and assembly.
Create assembly drawings to verify fitment running clearances and component relationships.
Use company CAD templates standards and procedures to ensure drawing consistency.
Search read print and manage drawings using Meridian or similar drawing/document systems.
Support RFQ and quote-related drawing reviews by checking technical details before drawings are released.
3D Modeling & Measurement
Create 3D models of pump parts using Inventor or similar software.
Operate a Faro Arm or similar measuring equipment to collect data for part development.
Measure parts using calipers micrometers gauges rulers and other precision measurement tools.
Convert hand sketches measurements and existing components into accurate technical drawings.
Hands-On Pump & Shop Support
Spend time in the shop learning how pumps are disassembled inspected repaired machined and reassembled.
Work directly with shop employees to better understand real-world part condition wear fitment and repair needs.
Assist with first article casting inspections.
Support repair work scope development for pump parts and assemblies.
Learn pump component function failure modes clearances and how design decisions affect repair and performance.
Collaborate with machinists mechanics technical support and engineering resources to resolve fitment or drawing questions.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant drafting machining reverse engineering pump repair or technical shop experience preferred.
AutoCAD experience required.
CNC programming experience required.
Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers micrometers and gauges.
Ability and willingness to work in both an office/design environment and a hands-on shop environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in learning pump repair pump components and rotating equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate professionally with technical shop and leadership teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience reverse engineering pump parts or similar rotating equipment components.
Inventor Inventor CAM or Mastercam experience.
Faro Arm or portable CMM experience.
Experience with pump parts such as impellers sleeves cases bearing housings shafts and related components.
Familiarity with machining processes casting inspections repair scopes and assembly clearances.
Experience working around VTLs horizontal mills lathes and Fanuc controls.
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.
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