Seal Repair Technician

Smiths Group•Bolingbrook, IL

8d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Seal Repair Technician is responsible for all processes related to disassembly and assembly of rotating equipment. The Seal Repair Technician follows instruction from a Repair job packet and router to perform DCI (Dismantle Clean and Inspect) and gives a written description of the wear and condition of critical components seal. This position completes all inspection forms taking pictures of all critical components, and uses inspection equipment for proper documentation of the assembly. With assistance identifies, inspects and evaluates material returned, determines repair operations, performs simple shop operations, verify specifications, initiate work and purchase orders. Receives John Crane parts and materials returned by customers and branch offices. Evaluates from a condition of material, checks current drawing revisions and general product knowledge whether material is repairable or non-repairable. Identifies and inspects material returned. Ensures all components are properly cleaned and free from foreign material per departmental procedures. Performs the assembly of the seal once the repair has been released to the shop and all components have been replaced or reconditioned and marked ready for assembly. Under close supervision, repairs returned seals and seal parts. 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. Additional duties as required by the business.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of mechanical seal equipment experience or comparable experience within the refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, or upstream markets working on or maintaining equipment.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to understand and complete instructions furnished 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform DCI (Dismantle Clean and Inspect) of rotating equipment.
Provide written descriptions of wear and condition of critical seal components.
Complete inspection forms and take pictures of critical components.
Use inspection equipment for documentation.
Identify, inspect, and evaluate returned material.
Determine repair operations.
Perform simple shop operations.
Verify specifications.
Initiate work and purchase orders.
Evaluate returned John Crane parts and materials from customers and branch offices.
Determine if material is repairable or non-repairable based on condition, drawings, and product knowledge.
Ensure all components are properly cleaned and free from foreign material.
Perform assembly of seals after repair release and component replacement/reconditioning.
Repair returned seals and seal parts under close supervision.
Potentially perform parts structuring, check cost structure, determine repair price, and ensure correct assembly structure.
Determine necessary repair operations and ensure BOM/drawings/repair parts match.
Operate drill press (single spindle), tool post grinder, bead blast polisher, and lapping machine.