Machinist; Senior

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 services,industry 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 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB Supreme Serv brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Regular standing, bending, lifting, and working around industrial machinery.
• Ability to lift up to (add weight, e.g., 50 lbs) with assistance.
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