API Seal Repair Tech & Seal Failure Analyst

Updated: June 29

Pasadena

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80.2

11mi

Job Abstract

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... more details

API Seal Repair Tech & Seal Failure Analyst

LocationUS-TX-Pasadena

Posted Date21 hours ago(6/28/2024 11:42 AM)

Job ID: 2024-3936
Shift: 1st Shift

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 - - including any requests for seal failure analysis. Serve as the subject matter expert regarding seal failure analysis. 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. May provide direction to other employees as required. 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

All fully remote positions will require you to travel on site 2-4 times per month depending upon business needs at your own expense.

Hybrid positions will require employees to work both on-site and remote each week under a schedule that has been determined and agreed upon by you and your manager.

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

A typical day at work would include:

Perform seal failure analysis and submit report via CRM

Prepare analysis reports for presentation to customers.

Receives and disassembles incoming seal assemblies based on established work procedures and instructions. Must be capable of following detailed, procedures and verbal instruction. Must be capable of applying knowledge of Chesterton seals and components.

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

Must be capable of reading and understanding assembly and manufacturing drawings.

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

Performs routine visual, mechanical, and/or functional inspection of repair components and finished components at time of assembly.

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. Must be capable of reading and understanding instructions. Must be capable of following verbal instructions.

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

Tests 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.

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

May be directed to perform inventory cycle counts, incoming stock order counts, and related inventory control tasks.

Have proficient knowledge of our ERP system to monitor/manipulate production orders as well as check on open transfer orders and purchase orders.

Operates full range of machine tools.

Maintains complete documentation of cell operation.

Be able to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to work according to written/verbal instructions and procedures which will ensure safety on the job.

Ability to work in a typically noisy shop environment.

Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.

Mechanical aptitude.

Manual dexterity.

Ability to read blueprints.

Strong communication skills required.

Comprehensive reading, writing, and math skills.

Ability to know and understand when to use hoist equipment and other safety equipment as necessary.

When necessary, travel within territory may be required to conduct or assist with mechanical seal installation.

Ability to be available for on-call emergencies 24 hours/day.

Experience you need coming into this job:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

3-5 years related experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Ability to follow verbal or written directions.

Manual dexterity and the ability to operate machinery and power/hand tools.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Ability to lift up to seventy pounds on a regular basis.

Ability to interact with internal and external customers, i.e; Engineering, Customer Service, Quality, etc.

Manual dexterity

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.

Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

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.

Employees assigned to certain tasks within this job may be required to participate in our Medical Surveillance Program. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, to lift up to 70 pounds, grasp and squeeze with hands, make repetitive wrist and elbow movements, stand, walk, bend, twist, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate to loud noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic, machinery) exists on a daily basis in the work environment. Manual dexterity required.

Disclaimer:

A.W. CHESTERTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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. - $27/hr.

Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($25/hr. - $27/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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