Assembly & Test Technician

at  John Crane

Assembly & Test Technician
Slough
Monday to Friday
Shifts: Day & Night shifts available
(Opportunities for overtime once training plan completed)
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
We are seeking a dedicated Gas Seal Assembly & Test Technician to join our team at the Slough site. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a complex and highly engineered product, playing a crucial role in its assembly and testing process.
As a Gas Seal Assembly & Test Technician, you will be responsible for performing all aspects of assembly and testing of dry gas seals used in critical applications within the Energy and Process Industries. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for growth and development, with increasing complexity of product build as your capability and experience level grows. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation in everything we do.

• Perform all necessary duties required to safely assemble and test dry gas seals, including usage of tools and instrumentation, rotor balancing, blueprint interpretation, and record-keeping.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with seal assembly and testing, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Install and set up seals into appropriate test rigs, operating the rig according to test conditions outlined in the test plan.
• Read instrumentation, record data accurately, and identify any variations from acceptable criteria or specifications.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain documentation required for seal assembly and testing, ensuring compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Assist test engineers in setting up and running more critical and/or complex test seal designs, providing valuable support and expertise.
• Assist in preparing drawings for assembly/disassembly tools and fixtures, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high quality and productivity standards in all aspects of the job, as determined by the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the team.