Job Description:
Position Title: Foundry Process Control Analyst
Location: Thomson, GA
Requisition ID: JR_21223
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.
Foundry Process Control Analyst
KSB GIW, Inc.
Department: Thomson Foundry
Reports to: Foundry Superintendent
Location: Thomson, GA
Shift: 1st Shift
FLSA Status: Salary
OVERVIEW:
The Foundry Process Control Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of foundry operations by conducting various tests and inspections throughout the casting process. This position performs essential sand tests, manages document control, and inspects molds, cores, and castings at different stages. Additionally, the analyst actively logs calibrations and responds to nonconformance notifications within the SAP system, demonstrating a solid commitment to maintaining industry standards and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety and Quality Leadership:
- Inspects foundry molds and cores to ensure conformity to standards.
Conducts sand hardness, tensile, loss of ignition (LOI), and grain fineness (GFN) tests.
Team Leadership and Development:
Assists in calibrating foundry blenders and shares knowledge of foundry operations.
Decision-Making and Initiative:
Creates and manages SAP nonconformance notifications to address issues promptly.
Planning and Coordination:
- Compiles organizes, and retrieves completed foundry check sheet documents efficiently.
Inventory and Asset Management:
- Inspects incoming purchased cores to ensure compliance with foundry standards.
Training and Communication:
- Reads and understands foundry work instructions to support team training and compliance.
Supervision and Delegation:
- Maintains oversight of inspections at various process stages to ensure adherence to foundry procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience in foundry molding
Level 1 or higher LPI certification is a plus
Level 1 or higher UT certification is a plus
SAP experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is a plus
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.
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.
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 GIW, Inc. 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.
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