Assembly & Test Technician

at  Smiths Group

JOB FUNCTION:

Operations
About Us
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
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.
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Job Description

(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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

The Individual

• Technical aptitude
• Mechanical interests
• Good oral and written skills are required, including the ability to communicate with customer representatives during witnessed seal testing operations.

Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will John Crane, Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing.

• 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