Gas Seal 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
Currently, for our site in Slough, we’re looking for a Gas Seal Test Technician to join our well-established production team.
The role holder will perform tests on our Dry Gas Seals, and associated test equipment activities, all activities are carried out in accordance with the required company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring company Health and Safety procedures are complied with.
This role is Monday to Thursday during office hours and half-day work on Friday
John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Install & test dry gas seals in line with company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring company Health and Safety procedures are complied with.
• Prepare test equipment for the test.
• Prepare test equipment and documents for shipment to other JC sites.
• Strip and inspection of the seals post-test
• Complete all relevant documentation, SAP information, Visual Factory compliance
• Complete weekly 5S audits and actions
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities within the area
• Train other technicians when required
• Participate in daily SPQCD meetings

The Individual

• We ideally require candidates to be apprenticeship trained with relevant qualifications (for example craft apprentice, BTEC Level 3, NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent)
• Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
• The ideal background would be someone skilled in fine measurements.
• Assembly / Test experience in Gas Seals would be an advantage
• Good IT Skills - SAP, MS office
• Good understanding of Continuous Improvement and associated tools
• High level of drive and willingness to learn new skills
• Good communication skills - internal/external customers

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.

• Install & test dry gas seals in line with company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring company Health and Safety procedures are complied with.
• Prepare test equipment for the test.
• Prepare test equipment and documents for shipment to other JC sites.
• Strip and inspection of the seals post-test
• Complete all relevant documentation, SAP information, Visual Factory compliance
• Complete weekly 5S audits and actions
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities within the area
• Train other technicians when required
• Participate in daily SPQCD meeting