Be part of a great team that assembles and test a complex and highly engineered product used in the Energy and Process Industries for John Crane in Cedar Rapids IW. The product build complexity will increase as the capability and experience level increases of the employee. For the right candidate, this will be rewarding opportunity where that person will be supported to grow and develop.

• Perform all aspects of necessary duties (i.e. proper usage of tools and instrumentation, rotor balancing, blue print interpretation, record keeping, etc.) required to assemble and test dry gas seals safely
• Troubleshoot problems associated with seal assembly and testing
• Installation and setup of seals into the appropriate test rig and operating the rig to test conditions indicated within the appropriate test plan
• Reading instrumentation, recording data and calling immediate attention to variations from acceptable criteria and specifications
• Prepare, organize and maintain documentation as required for seal assembly and testing
• Assist test engineer in setup and running of more critical and/or complex test seal designs
• Assist to prepare drawings for assembly/disassembly tools and/or fixtures
  Maintain high quality in all aspects of the job
• Maintain high productivity, as determined by the supervisor, in all aspects of the job
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree in Engineering, Mechanics or Applied Science with courses in mechanical drawing, mathematics, and shop practices is preferred
• Must possess a high mechanical aptitude
• Good oral and written skills are required, including the ability to communicate with customer representatives
• Ability to read blueprints is a huge plus

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.

John Crane 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, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.