Seal Repair Shop Assistant

Chesterton; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seal Repair Assistant to join their manufacturing team. This role involves supporting skilled technicians in the assembly and repair of seals, performing routine quality control, and maintaining inventory. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of mechanical principles and the ability to follow instructions. With a focus on growth and development, this position offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment. If you're looking to start your career in manufacturing or find a stable role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Daily Wage Withdrawal

Student Loan Repayment Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

401K Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and seals.
• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled technicians with seal repairs and cleaning.
• Organize and maintain inventory of seal parts.
• Document repair procedures and maintain logs.

Skills

Mechanical Principles

Seal Functionality

Basic Decision-Making

Reading Instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Air Tools

Job description

Overview

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry.

The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team!

Our benefits offering include:

• “Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
• Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
• BCBS Medical Coverage
• Delta Dental
• 401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
• PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
• Parental leave for moms and dads to be
• Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
• A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!

This job can be described as:

The Seal Repair Assistant helps assist the activities of other team members in the manufacturing process. Assists in the seal assembly process requiring basic knowledge on Chesterton Seal designations and component parts. Sets up and operates simple machinery. Operates hand/power and air tools. Performs routine process quality control functions. Maintains inventory of seal parts. This role will also be responsible for performing simple repair tasks and will ensure that tools and equipment’s are kept in clean and working order.

Job Model: On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

• Supports skilled seal repair technicians by performing tasks like cleaning seal components and preparing parts for repair.

• Assists with disassembly and reassembly of seals.

• Thoroughly cleans and inspects seals returned seals and components to remove direct, debris and contaminants.

• Sorts and organizes seal parts, verifying part numbers against repair order and maintains stock levels of common seal components.

• Ensures proper documentation of repair procedures.

• Assists the technician in carefully disassembling seals, removing worn parts, and properly assembling repaired seals according to specifications.

• Performs simple repair tasks like replacing O-rings, cleaning sealing surfaces or minor adjustments under supervision.

• Inspects repaired seals properly fit, functionality and adherence to quality standards.

• Maintains repair logs, documenting parts used and updating job status within the system.

Experience you need coming into this job:

• 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

• Basic understanding of mechanical principles and how seals function.

• Works under direct supervision.

• Ability to ask direction from supervisor when more complex decision-making is required.

• Ability to make basic decisions corresponding with written procedures and instructions.

• Ability to read and comprehend written/verbal instructions and/or procedures.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit, talk or hear. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and lift heavier weights with human or mechanical assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. Hazardous materials, high levels of heat and noise exist in the daily work environment.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Targeted pay range: $20/hr. - $22/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($20/hr. - $22/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.

Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.

Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.

All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D#LI-DNI