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.