Seal Repair Technician

Location:
North America, USA, Pasadena
Ref:
JOHNCRANENA02013
Division:
John Crane
Job Function:
Operations
Job Description

With limited to no supervision, the Seal Repair Technician is able to instruct, direct and assists others within the group. Has the ability to perform / assess all departmental activities and actively participate in the Continuous Improvement activities. The Seal Repair Technician will provide performance updates, skills & quality evaluations, and improvement opportunities which would be related to departmental/continuous goals. Complies with divisional and site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements. The Seal Repair Technician is responsible for all processes related to disassembly and assembly of mechanical seals.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives John Crane parts and materials returned by customers and branch offices. Evaluates from condition of material, checks current drawing revisions and general product knowledge whether material is repairable or nonrepairable.
• Identifies and inspects material returned.
• May perform parts structuring, checks cost structure, and determines price of repair, ensures assembly is structured correctly, and price repair.
• Determines necessary repair operations, ensures BOM (bill of materials) / drawings / repair parts match.
• Performs simple operations on drill press (single spindle), tool post grinder, bead blast polisher and lapping machine.
• Verifies part specifications with measuring instruments such as micrometer, vernier caliper, dial indicator and optical flats.
• May Initiates purchase orders for new jobs if vendors are involved.
• Consults Engineering or Sales departments as necessary.
• Maintains necessary records and small inventory of seal parts used for repair orders.
• Works from factory work orders, prints, rework orders and verbal instructions.
• Assists newer repair personnel as necessary.
• Sets up and troubleshoots lapping machines for repair maintenance.
• May perform direct contact with customers on service and/or phone, checks computer system for credit and address information, price repairs.
• Maintains a clean and neat work environment.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis per customer requests
• Additional duties as assigned.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years of professional mechanical experience working in an industrial shop or manufacturing setting.

Salary & Benefits

The pay range for this role is $21.00-$24.00 per hour based on level of experience.
About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About John Crane

John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.