Manufacturing Technician Job at John Crane in Morton Grove

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. 

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. 

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Description

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Perform all aspects of necessary duties (ie. Proper usage of tools and instrumentation, rotor balancing, blue print interpretation, record keeping etc.) required to assemble and test dry gas seals of standard and/or non-standard designs. 

• Calling immediate attention to variations from acceptable criteria and specifications, troubleshooting and recommending solutions to problems associated with seal assemble and testing difficulties. 

• Installation and setup of standard and non-standard designed seals into the appropriate test rig and operating the rig to testing conditions indicated within the appropriate test plan. 

• Prepare, organize and maintain documentation as required for seal assembly and testing. 

• Setup of standard and non-standard piping configurations as required for a given test. 

• Assist to prepare drawings for assembly/disassembly tools and/or fixtures. 

• Maintain high quality in all aspects of the job. 

• Maintain high productivity, as determined by the supervisor in all aspects of the job. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree in Engineering, Mechanics or Applied Science with courses in mechanical drawing, mathematics, and shop practices.
• One or two years of experience involving the assembly and testing of precision mechanical devices is required.
• Familiarity with the application of equipment and test rig, test procedures and methods, the design and purpose of the components and end products is desirable.
• Must posse a high mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Good oral and written skills are required, including the ability to communicate with customer representatives during witnessed seal testing operations.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

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, colour, 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 Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)