Pump Shop Drafter
About The Position
KSB is seeking a hands-on Reverse Engineering Drafter / Technical Pump Specialist to support both the technical drafting side of pump repair and the practical shop-floor understanding of pump and component functionality. This role is suited for an individual who enjoys detailed drafting and reverse engineering, and is also willing to engage in the shop environment, inspect parts, learn pump assemblies, assist in developing repair scopes, and collaborate with machinists, technicians, and technical leaders. The ideal candidate will be curious, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable transitioning between CAD work, measurements, inspections, and hands-on pump learning. This position will operate between the Vidor and Port Arthur locations.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions
- flexible working time models
- individual training opportunities
- best career prospects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
