Job Description

Gas Seal Test Technician

Location: EMEA, United Kingdom, Slough

Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA01971

Division: John Crane

Job Function: Operations



Currently, for our site in Slough, we\'re looking for a Gas Seal Test Technician to join our well-established production team.

The role holder will perform tests on our Dry Gas Seals, and associated test equipment activities, all activities are carried out in accordance with the required company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring company Health and Safety procedures are complied with.

This role is Monday to Thursday during office hours and half-day work on Friday

Duties & Responsibilities

• Install & test dry gas seals in line with company quality/productivity standards whilst ensuring company Health and Safety procedures are complied with.
• Prepare test equipment for the test.
• Prepare test equipment and documents for shipment to other JC sites.
• Strip and inspection of the seals post-test
• Complete all relevant documentation, SAP information, Visual Factory compliance
• Complete weekly 5S audits and actions
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities within the area
• Train other technicians when required
• Participate in daily SPQCD meetings

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, 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.

The Individual

• We ideally require candidates to be apprenticeship trained with relevant qualifications (for example craft apprentice, BTEC Level 3, NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent)
• Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
• The ideal background would be someone skilled in fine measurements.
• Assembly / Test experience in Gas Seals would be an advantage
• Good IT Skills - SAP, MS office
• Good understanding of Continuous Improvement and associated tools
• High level of drive and willingness to learn new skills
• Good communication skills - internal/external customers

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About John Crane

John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Fiscal year 2016 revenue was greater than 1 Billion USD (\xc2\xa3830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group (www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

Smiths Group