Manufacturing Technician - Assembly

Smiths Group•Morton Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician (Assembly) at John Crane in Morton Grove is responsible for assembling and testing dry gas seals, maintaining accurate records, and troubleshooting issues to ensure safe, efficient operations. This role involves updating incoming seal records, cleaning seal components, and maintaining test cell sub-components data and storage location. The technician will perform all necessary duties for safely assembling dry gas seals into the test cell, including the proper usage of hand and power tools. They will also troubleshoot problems associated with seal assembly, prepare and organize documentation for test cell assembly, and maintain high productivity as determined by the supervisor. Additionally, the role includes completing weekly 5S audits and actions, participating in Continuous Improvement activities, training other technicians when required, and participating in daily SPQCD meetings. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager are also part of this role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Oil & Gas or rotating equipment industry.
Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
Skilled in fine measurements.
Good IT Skills - MS office

Nice To Haves

Assembly /Test experience in Gas Seals would be an advantage.
Good understanding of Continuous Improvement and associated tools

Responsibilities

Update in-coming seal’s record.
Clean the seal components.
Maintain test cell sub-components data and storage location.
Perform all aspects of necessary duties (i.e., proper usage of hand and power tools etc.) required to assemble the dry gas seals safely into the test cell.
Troubleshoot problems associated with seal assembly.
Prepare, organize & maintain documentation as required for test cell assembly.
Maintain high productivity, as determined by the supervisor, in all aspects of the job.
Complete weekly 5S audits and actions.
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities within the area.
Train other technicians when required.
Participate in daily SPQCD meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor / manager.