Rotating Equipment Seal Repair & Assembly Tech

Smithsgroup2; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Seal Repair Technician to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble rotating equipment, following repair packets and documented wear analysis. You will photograph critical components and record inspection results.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of mechanical seal experience in refining/petrochemical contexts, and ability to read and follow written instructions; some college/trade training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Some college and/or trade school preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical seal equipment experience or comparable experience within the refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, or upstream markets working on or maintaining equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to understand and complete instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble rotating equipment following repair packets and router instructions.
• Take pictures of all critical components and document inspection results.
• Identify, inspect and evaluate returned material; determine repair operations and initiate work orders.
• Receive John Crane parts and materials returned; assess repairability based on drawings and knowledge.
• Ensure components are cleaned and free from foreign material.
• Assemble the seal after repair release and components have been replaced or reconditioned.
• Repair returned seals and seal parts under close supervision.
• May perform parts structuring, cost checks, and price repair; ensure BOM/drawings match.
• Perform simple operations on drill press, bead blast polisher, and lapping machine.
• Additional duties as required by the business

Skills

Mechanical seal equipment experience

Basic math skills

Reading & writing

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college/trade school preferred

Tools

Drill press (single spindle)

Bead blast polisher

Lapping machine

Job description

Smiths in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Seal Repair Technician to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble rotating equipment, following repair packets and documented wear analysis. You will photograph critical components and record inspection results.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of mechanical seal experience in refining/petrochemical contexts, and ability to read and follow written instructions; some college/trade training is preferred.