Utility Technician

KSB - Mulberry, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Mulberry, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Utility Technician at KSB GIW, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the operational areas of the Florida Service Center. This entry-level position involves various tasks including urethane application, painting, sandblasting, and assembly, ensuring that daily operations are conducted efficiently to meet service demands. The technician is expected to adhere to health and safety policies while maintaining a professional image of the company.

Responsibilities

• Executes all work in accordance with KSB GIW Inc. policies and procedures.
• Ensures all work is carried out in a clean and safe environment as per current Health and Safety legislation.
• Provides support throughout the Florida Service Center based on business needs to include locating and retrieving parts to prepare for urethane, paint, sandblast and assembly.
• Ability to accurately measure various chemicals for different processes to include but not limited to the paint and urethane process.
• Prepares various products with the use of measurement equipment such as viscosity cups, thickness gauges, gloss gauges, curative ratios using formula and % theory using an understanding of chemistry to mix the appropriate compounds for the job task.
• Accurately select the appropriate paint or urethane for the assigned task to maintain compliance with KSB GIW, Inc. procedures.
• Locates/retrieves and prepares industrial rotating equipment components for assigned task and follows the appropriate process associated with the task to be completed.
• Uses a variety of techniques and tools best suited to paint on primers, pre-finishes and finishing coats onto surfaces of pump/gearbox assemblies and components to meet KSB GIW, Inc. requirements taking care to avoid unnecessary damage of components.
• Thoroughly examines industrial rotating equipment components after completion by means of visual inspection ensuring conformance to KSB GIW Inc. requirements.
• Prepares completed pump/gearbox assemblies and components for shipping department by fitting appropriate data tags, warning tags, identification tags and applying appropriate corrosion protective coatings to unpainted surfaces, installing blank covers to pump suction and discharge flanges and any other open flange or fitting connection.
• Responsible for maintaining required inventory of supplies for the paint department.
• Responsible for housekeeping on the respective shift and work areas.
• Ensures and mandates proper operation of all equipment while monitoring tool and equipment condition and maintenance status.
• Assists and trains fellow employees with daily functions as and when required.
• Ensures all Quality Standards are always maintained and adhered to.
• Ensures safe/correct lifting of parts and adheres to Health and Safety/Environmental legislations upholding KSB GIW, Inc. Health and Safety Policy.
• Carries out all other tasks that may be occasionally delegated.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a previous industrial coating role (experience with industrial rotating equipment components is considered a plus).
• General mechanical skills required.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice as and when required.
• Ability to use various types of painting equipment, hand and power tools.
• Ability to select and mix various chemicals to include paint and urethane to required mix ratio.
• Ability to differentiate between colors.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personnel protective equipment for paint, sandblasting and urethane.
• Ability to use and read various types of precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and safety data sheets and work procedures.
• Operates forklifts and cranes as and when required.
• Willing to pursue further education and training as needed.
• Possesses good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Promotes safety and housekeeping at all times.
• Adheres to Company guidelines, rules, and policies regarding attendance, punctuality and safety.
• Performs at a high standard in each area of responsibility.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiar and understanding of painting techniques and processes.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Performs tactical and strategic problem solving and ability to make good, sound decisions.
• Assists in implementation of Service Center goals.
• Makes recommendation to supervisors and manager for improvements.

Benefits

• Flexible working time models
• Individual training opportunities
• Career prospects