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. 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

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  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.

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

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  Sets up and operates general shop equipment.

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

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

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

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

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  May perform re-work assignments as required.

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  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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  Ability to read, comprehend and follow written, verbal instructions and sequence of events.

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

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

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  Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Ability to provide direction to others as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Operates full range of machine tools.

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  Maintains complete documentation of cell operation.

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

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  Must possess thorough knowledge of Chesterton Seal designations and component parts. Ability to apply knowledge of seals in performing rework operations. Solid understanding of entire Exchange operation.

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

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

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

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  Ability to apply knowledge to generate solutions.

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  Ability to work in a typically noisy shop environment.

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  Ability to train and/or provide direction to others.

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  Ability to work under pressure and work well with others.

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

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  2-4 years related experience in manufacturing environment.

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  Experience with general shop equipment (hand tools, small basic machinery) required.

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  Basic reading and writing skills.

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  Ability to operate simple and complex machinery.

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  Ability to read and understand blueprints.

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  Ability to train and/or provide direction to others as needed.

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  Basic understanding of quality control principles.

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  Strong mechanical aptitude.

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. Moderate noise (i.e.; computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to seventy pounds on a regular basis.

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