Seal Repair Technician Lead

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

The Seal Repair Technician is a highly skilled, self-motivated professional who takes ownership of complex seal repair activities while serving as a technical resource and mentor to the broader repair team. This individual thrives in a hands-on environment, demonstrates strong problem-solving capabilities, and requires minimal oversight to successfully manage repair processes from evaluation through final assembly.

The role plays a key part in ensuring quality, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the repair center. In addition to performing advanced repair and diagnostic work, the technician provides guidance, training, and support to fellow team members while helping drive efficiency, process consistency, and customer satisfaction.

• Take ownership of mechanical seal repair processes, including inspection, disassembly, evaluation, repair, assembly, testing, and documentation.
• Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter resource for repair personnel, sharing best practices and supporting skill development across the team.
• Demonstrate initiative by independently identifying solutions, resolving technical challenges, and driving work to completion with minimal supervision.
• Support day-to-day operations and provide leadership assistance when needed to maintain workflow and productivity.
• Evaluate returned equipment and components to determine repair feasibility, repair requirements, and recommended actions.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, bills of materials, work orders, and technical documentation to ensure accurate repairs and assembly.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and repair processes to maintain quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Verify components and assemblies using precision measuring instruments and established quality procedures.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical questions and customer needs.
• Support customer interactions when required by providing technical expertise and repair recommendations.
• Maintain accurate repair records, inventory tracking, and documentation.
• Promote and participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, Safety, and quality requirements.
• Maintain an organized, professional, and safe work environment.
• Travel occasionally to support customer or business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals.
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