Seal Repair/Maintenance Technician-Rotating Equipment

Seal Repair/Maintenance Technician-Rotating Equipment

Under general supervision, the Seal Repair Technician is responsible for all processes related to disassembly and assembly of 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 seal.

• This position completes all inspection forms taking pictures of all critical components and uses inspection equipment for proper documentation of the assembly.
• With assistance identifies, inspects and evaluates material returned, determines repair operations, performs simple shop operations, verify specifications, initiate work and purchase orders.
• Receives John Crane parts and materials returned by customers and branch offices.
• Evaluates from a condition of material, checks current drawing revisions and general product knowledge whether material is repairable or non-repairable.
• Identifies and inspects material returned.
• Ensures all components are properly cleaned and free from foreign material per departmental procedures
• Performs the assembly of the seal once the repair has been released to the shop and all components have been replaced or reconditioned and marked ready for assembly.
• Under close supervision, repairs returned seals and seal parts.
• May perform parts structuring, checks cost structure, and determines price of repair, ensures assembly is structured correctly, and price repair.
• Determines necessary repair operations, ensures BOM (bill of materials) / drawings / repair parts match.
• Performs simple operations on drill press (single spindle), tool post grinder, bead blast polisher and lapping machine.
• Verifies part specifications with measuring instruments such as micrometer, vernier caliper, dial indicator and optical flats.
• May initiates purchase orders for new jobs if vendors are involved.
• Consults with Engineering or Sales departments as necessary.
• Maintains necessary records and small inventory of seal parts used for repair orders.
• Works from factory work orders, prints, rework orders and verbal instructions.
• Assists newer repair personnel as necessary.
• Sets up and troubleshoots lapping machines for repair maintenance.
• May perform direct contact with customers on service and/or phone, checks computer system for credit and address information, price repairs.

High School diploma or equivalent.

1-2 years' experience in mechanical assembly positions.

Experience with mechanical seals is a plus.