Manufacturing Technician - Testing (2nd shift)

Smiths Group•Morton Grove, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Test Technician supports the assembly, setup, and operation of dry gas seal test cells to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient testing activities. This role plays a key part in maintaining equipment readiness, supporting production flow, and upholding quality, safety, and continuous improvement standards within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Oil & Gas or rotating equipment industry.
Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
The ideal background would be someone skilled in fine measurements.
Good IT Skills - MS office.
Good understanding of Continuous Improvement and associated tools
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customer in both written and spoken English.
High level of drive and willingness to learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

Ideally apprenticeship trained with relevant qualifications.
Assembly /Test experience in Gas Seals would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Update incoming 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.
Maintain record of bearing usage.
Troubleshoot problems associated with seal assembly.
Installation of instrumentation on test cell and rig equipment.
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.