Strip & Inspect Technician

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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

We have a fantastic opportunity for the role of an Aftermarket Strip and Inspect Technician reporting to the Gas Seal Service and Repair Manager. As an Aftermarket Strip and Inspect Technician you will be evaluating and reporting on the condition of Dry Gas Seals that have been returned for overhauling and repair. You will be determining the scope of work required when assessing the products condition. All activities are carried out in accordance with the required company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring the company HSE procedures are complied with.

The role is located at our headquarters within Slough site. Working Monday to Friday during normal office hours.

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)

• Inspect, evaluate and reporting on the condition of Dry Gas Seals in line with company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring company HSE procedures are complied with.
• Creation of Inspection Reports utilising MS Office packages and photo editing tools.
• Maintenance of Data bases and documentation utilising SAP and visual factory applications.
• Participating in Continuous Improvement activities such as 5S audits and actions derived from the audits.
• Train technicians and apprentices when required.
• Participate in daily SPQCD meetings.

Management of Storage Facilities

The Individual

• Ideally hold relevant qualifications (for example craft apprentice, BTEC Level 3, NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent)
• Previous experience within a mechanical setting, understand work instructions and technical drawings
• Ideally worked within either mechanical seals, mechanical valves, turbomachinery or compressors
• Good IT skills
• Basic understanding of CI tools
• Good communication skills (internal & external customers may witness build)
• Customer awareness

Diversity Clause

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. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers – John Crane) or LinkedIn.