CNC Machinist

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.

Journeyman Machinist and CNC Programmer Level 2

Reports To: Machine Shop Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes Safety and housekeeping as Job #1 at all times.
• Adheres to, promotes, and complies with Company and Management goals, guidelines, rules, policies, procedures, initiatives, and decisions.
• Adheres to productivity metrics regarding machining efficiency (cutting speeds/feeds, time standards, etc.).
• Reads and interprets Engineering drawings. 
• Makes math and geometric calculations used for programming and machining.
• Follows work instructions and shop travelers.
• Performs routine maintenance on all equipment.
• Completes inspection reports and other documentation.
• Operates drills, grinders, milling machines, cranes, and other equipment in the machine shop. Rigs, lifts, rolls over castings up to 40,000 lbs.
• Fully fluent and operates properly up to three CNC machines, machining castings up to 40,000 lbs.
• Writes simple CNC programs, edits programs on these CNC machines.
• Ensures safe/correct setup and clamping of work piece. Accommodates casting variations and deformities in the setup.
• Monitors tool wear and equipment condition including tool holders, cutting tools, drills, taps, etc. Determines need and replaces defective tooling as needed.  
• Ability to correctly use all machine shop measurement instruments including micrometers bore gages, depth micrometers, protractors.
• Interprets Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; applies as required.
• Understands and applies fluent knowledge of Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) tooling, machining white iron castings from 57 to 69 HRC (600 to 750 BHN).
• Understands deflection when machining hard castings and materials and applies corrective measures.
• Understands and applies corrective measures for thermal growth of large white iron castings during machining.
• Understands and performs the operations of re-sharpening CBN tooling.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Trains others on all the above.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently:

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling <75 lbs.

• Occasionally:

• Overhead work
• Climbing ladders or stairs
• Driving forklifts
• Operating cranes

GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company) 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. GIW Industries, Inc. (A KSB Company) makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

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 actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.