Machinist

KSB Company; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion

Overtime available

Job summary

KSB Group in Port Allen, LA, is seeking a Machinist Apprentice to join our precision shop, supporting the manufacture of pumps and valves.

You will read blueprints, set up machines, and operate various machine tools, with emphasis on safety and quality. This role offers training, overtime as needed, and opportunities to grow within the KSB Group.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–3 years of manufacturing or shop experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and measuring devices.
• Clear written and spoken English; good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using math and measuring instruments.
• Operate machine tools and setup fixtures for progressive machining.
• Inspect finished parts and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Train other machinist staff and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Machinist scales

Job description

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calculate dimensions and 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 repairs, make minor repairs.
• Maintain a 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 and 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• High School Diploma/GED and/or Equivalent work experience
• Manufacturing or shop experience (2-3 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.

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.

• fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions
• flexible working time models
• individual training opportunities
• best career prospects