Maintenance/Assembler Technician - Rotating Equipment

Smiths Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Seal Repair Technician handles processes related to disassembly and assembly of rotating equipment. Following repair job packets and routers, the technician performs Dismantle, Clean and Inspect (DCI), documents the wear and condition of critical seal components, completes inspection forms, photographs components, and uses inspection equipment to document assemblies. With assistance, the technician identifies, inspects, and evaluates returned material; determines repair operations; performs simple shop operations; verifies specifications; and initiates work and purchase orders. The position receives John Crane parts and materials returned by customers and branch offices and evaluates whether material is repairable based on its condition, current drawing revisions, and product knowledge. The technician identifies and inspects returned material, ensures components are cleaned according to departmental procedures, and assembles seals after repairs are released and components are replaced or reconditioned. Under close supervision, the technician repairs returned seals and seal parts. The role may also involve parts structuring, checking cost structure, determining repair prices, ensuring correct assembly structure, and verifying that bills of materials, drawings, and repair parts match. Simple shop operations may be performed using a single-spindle drill press, tool post grinder, bead blast polisher, and lapping machine. Additional duties may be assigned as required by the business.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of mechanical seal equipment experience, or comparable experience maintaining or working on equipment in refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, or upstream markets.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
Ability to understand and complete instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Some college and/or trade school.

Responsibilities

Follow repair job packets and routers to perform Dismantle, Clean and Inspect (DCI) processes on rotating equipment.
Write descriptions of wear and condition of critical seal components.
Complete inspection forms, photograph critical components, and use inspection equipment to document assemblies.
Identify, inspect, and evaluate material returned by customers and branch offices.
Determine whether returned material is repairable based on its condition, drawing revisions, and product knowledge.
Ensure components are properly cleaned and free from foreign material according to departmental procedures.
Perform seal assembly after repairs are released and components are replaced or reconditioned and marked ready for assembly.
Repair returned seals and seal parts under close supervision.
Determine necessary repair operations and ensure bills of materials, drawings, and repair parts match.
Verify specifications and initiate work and purchase orders.
Perform simple operations using a single-spindle drill press, tool post grinder, bead blast polisher, and lapping machine.
May perform parts structuring, check cost structure, determine repair prices, and ensure assemblies are structured correctly.
Perform additional duties as required by the business.