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. 

Prepares, positions, aligns, and joins metal structural shapes with MIG, TIG and Spray Arc welding procedures and achieved ASME Section IX, complete x-ray certified welds.

• Examines drawing, inventories components to ensure that all required materials are available, and that they conform to the drawing and documentation.
• Identifies and resolves any problem with drawings with the Welding Lead/Supervisor.
• Requisitions welding materials through the Welding Lead/Supervisor.
• Records the material MTR's (Material Test Records) on the drawing and manufactures accordingly.
• Performs the actual fit‑up of materials and welding per identified weld procedures. Supervisor may approve fit‑up by annotating initials and date on drawing.
• When welding operation is complete, grinds or chips rough edges, surplus weld, or scale. Cleans up assembly with wire buffer or sander as required.
• Performs visual inspection prior to inspection by Welding Lead/Supervisor or Authorized Inspector.
• Follow requirements for weld inspection hold points.
• Accurately record labor times and maintain acceptable productivity per the company established standard.
• Complete x-ray quality welds.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High School Graduate or GED and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends as needed to meet business demands.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously in a high-stress environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• ASME Section IX
• X-ray Quality Welds
• Must be able to perform data entry for extended periods throughout the day
• Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERG's) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERG's 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. 

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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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