Seal RepairMaintenance TechnicianAssemblerRotating Equipment

John Crane; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking a Seal Repair Technician to manage the disassembly and assembly of rotating equipment. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of mechanical seal equipment experience and involves inspections, repairs, and documentation duties.

The successful candidate must be able to work under supervision, utilize inspection equipment, and follow set procedures for high-quality repair operations. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with preference given to candidates with additional college or trade school education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical seal equipment or comparable fields.
• Ability to present information effectively in small group settings.
• Experience with inspection equipment for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inspect material returned.
• Perform assembly of seals once repairs have been released.
• Determine necessary repair operations and verify specifications.

Skills

Mechanical seal equipment experience

Technical aptitude

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college or trade school

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Seal 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 and router to perform DCI (Dismantle Clean and Inspect) and gives a written description of the wear and condition of critical components seal.

This position completes all inspection forms taking pictures of all critical components, and uses inspection equipment for proper documentation of the assembly. With assistance identifies, inspects and evaluates material returned, determines repair operations, performs simple shop operations, verify specifications, initiate work and purchase orders.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May perform price of repair, ensures assembly is structured correctly.
• 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.
• Additional duties as required by the business.

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.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude is a plus.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.