Seal Repair Technician

Freudenberg; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Houston, TX seeks a Seal Repair Technician to repair and recondition mechanical seals used in refining, petrochemical, and power markets. You’ll work with shop orders, drawings, and repair parts to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires reading drawings and using precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators while coordinating with Engineering or Sales to confirm correct parts and pricing. Embrace a team focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of mechanical seal equipment experience in relevant markets.
• Minimum 6 months to 1 year on-the-job training.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and memos.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect returned seal parts.
• Repair seals following BOM and drawings and ensure proper assembly.
• Operate lapping machines and measuring tools (micrometer, caliper, dial indicator).
• Maintain records and small inventory of seal parts.
• Coordinate with Engineering or Sales as necessary.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Micrometer

Vernier caliper

Dial indicator

Optical flats

Job description

Seal Repair Technician page is loaded## Seal Repair Technicianlocations: Houston, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\\_00106815**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.EagleBurgmann Industries LP**Welcome to FreudenbergWithout Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**Working at Freudenberg: \"We will wow your world!\" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.