Machinist

KSB•Port Arthur, TX

51d•$24 - $36

About The Position

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 SupremeServ 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. OVERVIEW: As a Machinist , you’ll operate a variety of shop equipment, with a primary focus on Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)— including conventional lathes, milling machines, horizontal mills, drills, borers, and grinders.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and/or Equivalent work experience
Manufacturing or shop experience (8-10 years)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Read and write English; demonstrated command of basic math skills; read and interpret measuring devices, read and interpret drawings.
Convert fractions to decimals, able to read machinist scales.
Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a team.
Strong work ethic and initiative.
Technical Skill and Competence.

Responsibilities

Calculate dimensions & tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines.
Operate various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.
Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
Detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls as necessary.
Quality assurance.
Inspect machinery for needed repairs, documents them, make minor repairs.
Maintain log of time spent on jobs.
Perform general housekeeping to maintain a clean work area and shop.
Read and use machinist scales and indicators.
Follow and adhere to all safety rules, regulations.
Wear appropriate PPE.
Follow and adhere to all quality protocols.
Has the knowledge and ability to run multiple machines in the shop independently without any assistance or training.
Ability to effectively train other Machinist Apprentice or Machinist II employees on various machines.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Ability to work overtime as needed.