Seal Repair/Service Technician

A.W. Chesterton Company•Baton Rouge, LA

9h•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! This job can be described as: Responsible for performing various functions associated with the repair and exchange of seal assemblies under the Chesterton Exchange/Repair programs. Receives and disassembles incoming seal assemblies requiring extensive knowledge of Chesterton Seal designations and component parts. Sets up and operates simple machinery, including sandblasting/filtering units, buffing wheels, bench thread tappers, ultrasonic cleaners, industrial oven, and general shop equipment. Operates hand/power and air tools. Reads assembly and manufacturing drawings. Performs routine in process quality control functions. May perform final quality control inspection on completed reworked exchange components. Responsible for the assembly of mechanical seals with up to five sub-assemblies in the Bill of Material (B.O.M.). Operates automatic and semi-automatic assembly test equipment.

Requirements

1-2 years related experience in manufacturing environment.
Experience with general shop equipment (hand tools, small basic machinery) required.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow written, verbal instructions, blueprints, and sequence of events.
Manual dexterity and the ability to operate simple machinery.
Basic understanding of quality control principles.
Ability to apply knowledge of seals in performing rework operations.
Solid understanding of entire Exchange operation.
Ability to make decisions based on a predetermined set of parameters.
Ability to apply knowledge to generate solutions.
Ability to work according to written/verbal instructions and procedures which will ensure safety on the job and efficient effective exchange/repair/ re-work processes.
Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, i.e., extreme heat and noise.
Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.
Must possess some working knowledge of Chesterton Seal designations and component parts.
Ability to apply knowledge of seals in performing rework operations.
Solid understanding of entire Exchange operation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with lathes and bridgeports desirable.

Responsibilities

Receives and disassembles incoming seal assemblies based on established work procedures and instructions.
Sets up and operates machinery, ie, sandblasting/filtering units, buffing wheels, and ultrasonic cleaners.
Machines exchange components based on blueprint and engineering specifications.
Operates various hand and power tools, bench grinders, hand tappers, manual presses, and other manual equipment used in re-work and assembly/testing area.
May set up and operate manual gasket cutting equipment following print dimensions and gasket material callouts.
May perform re-work assignments as required.
Consults shop order to determine parts needed for the seal assembly.
Retrieves component parts from inventory locations for purposes of assembly based on both shop order and customer input.
Puts stock away into designated inventory locations based on inventory data supplied via shop and/or purchase receivers.
May test seal using automatic and semi-automatic vacuum and/or pressure test equipment.
Maintains clean assembly area.
Performs in process Q.C. inspections
Validates accuracy of components to shop order by part # and various inspection criteria.
Enter transfer orders, ship and receive them.
Receive purchase orders.
Does cycle count and enter transactions.
Identifies and selects appropriate packaging for each assembled seal in accordance with the shop order.
Maintains complete documentation of cell operation.
Works under general supervision.
May wash and/or bake components of seal assemblies.
May press carbons into components that require them.
Performs in-process quality control functions based on established engineering standards.
May perform routine visual, mechanical, functional and/or dimensional inspection using a wide variety of test instruments and equipment, including vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators and thread gages.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!