Seal Repair/Maintenance Technician - Rotating Equipment

Under general supervision, the Assembly and 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.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.

· 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.

· 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.