Mechanical Seal Repair/Service Technician - A.W. Chesterton Company

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:

Responsible for performing various functions associated with the repair and exchange of seal assemblies under the Chesterton Exchange/Repair programs. Receives and disassembles incoming seal assemblies requiring extensive knowledge of Chesterton Seal designations and component parts. Sets up and operates both simple and complex machinery, including sandblasting/filtering units, buffing wheels, bench thread tappers, ultrasonic cleaners, industrial oven, and general shop equipment. Operates hand/power and air tools. Reads assembly and manufacturing drawings. Performs routine in process quality control functions. May perform final quality control inspection on completed reworked exchange components. Responsible for the assembly of complex mechanical seals with up to five sub-assemblies in the Bill of Material (B.O.M.). Operates automatic and semi-automatic assembly test equipment. 

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:

·        Receives and disassembles incoming seal assemblies based on established work procedures and instructions. Must be capable of following detailed, procedures and verbal instruction.

·        May perform specialized tasks as required. Sets up and operates machinery, ie, sandblasting/filtering units, buffing wheels, and ultrasonic cleaners.

·        Operates various hand and power tools, bench grinders, hand tappers, manual presses, and other manual equipment used in re-work and assembly/testing area.

·        May set up and operate manual gasket cutting equipment following print dimensions and gasket material callouts.

·        May perform re-work assignments as required.

·        Consults shop order to determine parts needed for the seal assembly. Retrieves component parts from inventory locations for purposes of assembly based on both shop order and customer input.

·        Puts stock away into designated inventory locations based on inventory data supplied via shop and/or purchase receivers.

·        Assist in testing seal using automatic and semi-automatic vacuum and/or pressure test equipment. Maintains clean assembly area. Performs in process Q.C. inspections

·        Validates accuracy of components to shop order by part # and various inspection criteria.

·        Enter transfer orders, ship and receive them. Receive purchase orders. Does cycle count and enter transactions.

·        Identifies and selects appropriate packaging for each assembled seal in accordance with the shop order.

·        Maintains complete documentation of cell operation.

·        May wash and/or bake components of seal assemblies.

·        May press carbons into components that require them.

·        Performs in-process quality control functions based on established engineering standards. May perform routine visual, mechanical, functional and/or dimensional inspection using a wide variety of test instruments and equipment, including vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators and thread gages.

Experience you need coming into this job:

·        2-4 years related experience in manufacturing environment.

·        Be able to work with minimal supervision. Basic instructions provided as needed for special assignments or complex operations.

·        Knowledge of Chesterton Seal designations and component parts strongly preferred. Ability to apply knowledge of seals in performing rework operations. Solid understanding of entire Exchange operation.

·        Ability to work according to written/verbal instructions, procedures and blueprints which will ensure safety on the job and efficient effective exchange/repair/ re-work processes.

·        Experience with simple to complex machinery. Ability to improvise when specific daily tools are not available or damaged.

·        Ability to make decisions based on a predetermined set of parameters.

·        Experience with general shop equipment (hand tools, small basic machinery) required. Experience with lathes and bridgeports desirable.

·        Manual dexterity and the ability to operate simple and complex machinery.

·        Basic understanding of quality control principles.

·        Ability to apply knowledge of seals in performing rework operations. Solid understanding of entire Exchange operation.

·        Ability to work in an uncomfortable environment, i.e., extreme heat and noise.

·        Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.

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 occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust vision. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with the ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance. May be required to crouch, kneel or bend and reach above shoulder height. While performing the duties of the job the employee works near moving mechanical parts. Exposure to high levels of noise and temperature in the work environment.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Targeted pay range: $25/hr. - $26/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($25/hr. - $26/hr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. 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. 

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

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