Job Description:

Seal Repair Technician

Location: North America, USA, Bolingbrook
Ref: JOHNCRANENA01058
Division: John Crane
Job Function: Operations

Job Description

Under close supervision, the Seal Repair Technician is responsible for all processes related to disassembly and assembly of less complex 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. The Seal Repair Technician will assemble the seal following assembly procedures specific to the product, complete all inspection forms, and uses inspection equipment for proper documentation of the assembly. The Seal Repair Technician will, install all tagging, and prep the seal (primary boxing) prior to moving it to shipping/receiving.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assembles, Inspects, tests, and packages Seals or sub - assemblies well working at various stations, machines, test benches.


• Trouble Shoot Problems during assembly and makes suggestions for corrective actions.


• Assist when needed with rotating inventory.


• Completes quality check documents for all Seals repaired.


• Ensures all required parts for an assembly job are received and in correct condition; receives and issues materials from inventory.


• Works from specifications, assembly drawings, shipping orders standards or verbal instructions.


• Receives parts to inventory and picks parts to jobs using hand held scanners. Help solve inventory discrepancies as discovered.


• Scans completed orders into AS400 system.


• Help Shipper/Receiver when required.


• Performs incoming receiving following all branch procedures.


• Remains aware of safety practices and work in a safe fashion.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

The Individual

Education/Training:

• High School Diploma


• Prior repair or assembly experience or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills


• Basic mechanical skills


• Working knowledge of computers


• Good attention to detail

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 23,000 colleagues, based in 55 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including 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 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

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