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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.\nPeople. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.\nAt 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.\nUtility Technician\nKSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW, Inc.\nDepartment: Florida Service\nReports to: Service Center Operations Manager\nLocation: Mulberry, FL\nShift: 1st\nFLSA Status: Hourly\nOVERVIEW:\nThe Utility Technician, under the direction of the Service Center Operations Manager, will perform tasks and duties to assist in all Operational areas. Some responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, urethane, paint, sandblast, facilities, and assembly. You will ensure that day-to-day duties are carried out efficiently to achieve on time delivery and meet the demands of the Service Center. You will conduct work activities in a professional manner that positively reflects the image of KSB GIW, Inc., its Health and Safety Policies, and conforms to current Health and Safety legislation.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nExecutes all work in accordance with KSB GIW Inc. policies and procedures\nEnsures all work is carried out in a clean and safe environment as per current Health and Safety legislation\nProvides support throughout the Florida Service Center based on business needs to include locating and retrieving parts to prepare for urethane, paint, sandblast and assembly\nAbility to accurately measure various chemicals for different processes to include but not limited to the paint and urethane process\nPrepares 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\nAccurately select the appropriate paint or urethane for the assigned task to maintain compliance with KSB GIW, Inc. procedures\nLocates/retrieves and prepares industrial rotating equipment components for assigned task and follows the appropriate process associated with the task to be completed\nUses 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. Other unfamiliar product types may be required from time to time.\nThoroughly examines industrial rotating equipment components after completion by means of visual inspection ensuring conformance to KSB GIW Inc. requirements. Other unfamiliar product types may be required from time to time.\nPrepares 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.\nResponsible for maintaining required inventory of supplies for the paint department\nResponsible for housekeeping on the respective shift and work areas\nEnsures and mandates proper operation of all equipment while monitoring tool and equipment condition and maintenance status\nAssists and trains fellow employees with daily functions as and when required\nEnsures all Quality Standards are always maintained and adhered to\nEnsures safe/correct lifting of parts and adheres to Health and Safety/Environmental legislations upholding KSB GIW, Inc. Health and Safety Policy.\nCarries out all other tasks that may be occasionally delegated\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nA minimum of 3 years’ experience in a previous industrial coating role (experience with industrial rotating equipment components is considered a plus)\nGeneral mechanical skills required\nMust be able to work overtime on short notice as and when required\nAbility to use various types of painting equipment, hand and power tools\nAbility to select and mix various chemicals to include paint and urethane to required mix ratio\nAbility to differentiate between colors\nMust be able to wear appropriate personnel protective equipment for paint, sandblasting and urethane\nAbility to use and read various types of precision measuring equipment.\nAbility to read and interpret technical and safety data sheets and work procedures\nOperates forklifts and cranes as and when required\nWilling to pursue further education and training as needed\nPossesses good judgment and decision-making skills\nPromotes safety and housekeeping at all times\nAdheres to Company guidelines, rules, and policies regarding attendance, punctuality and safety\nPerforms at a high standard in each area of responsibility\nAttention to detail\nFamiliar and understanding of painting technics and processes\nAbility to work independently and as a team member\nAbility to work under pressure\nPerforms tactical and strategic problem solving and ability to make good, sound decisions\nAssists in implementation of Service Center goals\nMakes recommendation to supervisors and manager for improvements\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nDepending upon the particular needs of the area/department, physical requirements may include, but are not limited to lifting up to 70 lbs., squatting, pulling, kneeling, pushing, and bending\nKSB SupremeServ by KSB GIW, Inc. 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.\nThis 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 SupremeServ by KSB GIW, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nKSB 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.\nThis 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.\nWe 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. 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