Seal Repair Technician

Freudenberg Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freudenberg Group in Georgia is seeking an experienced technician to inspect, repair and assemble mechanical seal equipment following drawings and work orders for quality results.

Under limited supervision, you will use micrometers and calipers to verify part specifications, perform basic operations on drill presses and grinders, maintain repair records, and assist newer staff while upholding safety and quality in a high-volume production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years of mechanical seal equipment experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, or upstream markets.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, etc.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports training and departmental activities and Continuous Improvement.
• Receives and evaluates returned parts to determine repairability.
• Identifies and inspects material returned.
• Determines repair operations and ensures BOM/drawings match.
• Performs simple operations on drill press, tool post grinder, bead blast polisher and lapping machine.
• Verifies part specifications with measuring instruments.
• Maintains records and small inventory of seal parts used for repair orders.
• Sets up and troubleshoots lapping machines for repair maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4 years mechanical seal equipment experience

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Actively supports any training and departmental activities and support Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Receives parts and materials returned by customers and branch offices. Evaluates from condition of material, checks current drawing revisions and general product knowledge whether material is repairable or non-repairable.
• Identifies and inspects material returned.
• May perform parts structuring, checks cost structure, and determines price of repair, ensures assembly is structured correctly, and price repair.
• Ensures all components are properly cleaned and free from foreign material per departmental procedures
• Perform 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.
• With limited supervision, repairs returned seal 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.
• May Initiate purchase orders for new jobs if vendors are involved.
• 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.
• Maintains a clean and neat work environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical seal equipment experience/or comparable experience within the refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, or upstream markets working on or maintaining equipment and 6 months to 1-year on-the-job training.
• 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.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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