Lapping Operator/Face-prep Operator (2nd Shift)

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 & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

This is a FT position with benefits and 401K.

2nd Shift Hours: 3:00p - 11:00p

OT is sometimes available.

• Determines time cycle to produce required size and finish of parts being lapped. Works to tolerances as to light band.
• Monitors lapping machine for condition, and lap plate flatness.  Alerts supervisor or machine conditioner when adjustments are required.
• Hand polishes during machine operation when required.
• Degreases parts and cleans degreasing tank as required.
• Performs Statistical Process Control (SPC) when required
• May be required to operate more than one machine simultaneously.
• Works form factory work orders, production route tickets, written or verbal instructions.
• Makes proper job and time reports for timekeeping.
• Keeps machine and work area clean and orderly.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may vary based upon individual branch requirements.

EHS REQUIREMENTS:

• Additional duties and responsibilities will vary based upon departmental needs.
• Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistent with supporting the Company’s goals.
• Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.
• Follow all environmental requirements consistent with supporting the company’s environmental performance goals.
• Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires high school education or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret prints and technical drawings and work with fractions, decimals and/or metrics. 
• 2 months to 1 year previous lapping experience plus. 1 to 3 years on-the-job training.
• The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined.
• Willing to train a person who wants to learn and has the right attitude.

Salary Range: $39,520 — $59,280 USD 

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

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

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