Company DescriptionJohn 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. Job DescriptionSUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Responsible for the production and timely physical movement of raw material in and out of the plant in accordance with the policies and procedures of the department.SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Receive, store and issue bar stock and tubing in the proper lengths, dimensions and material types, both physically and systematically.Maintain correct inventory through cycle counts and following SOP for material handling.Set-up and operate metal cutting saws (band and high-speed abrasive) to cut bar stock and tubing to specified lengths.Measure stock to specified lengths or dimensions for straight and angle cuts. Cut from layout using improvised fixtures. Work from factory work orders or requisitions.Issue work as required in accordance to visual toolsOperate hoists for loading and unloading saws. Obtain, stack and/or deliver material with the use of a fork lift truck.Responsible for the correct identification of raw material. Mark ends of bar stock and tubing by color and bar codes to maintain the proper identity of the variety of materials that are kept.Maintain and orderly work area and stock of material on the floor and on rack both inside and outside of the building. Responsible for keeping the equipment clean, lubricated and in proper working condition.Performs NACE and heat treating on raw materials as requiredTrain new employees in the correct and most efficient method of doing their work.Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies. Report unsafe conditions.Additional duties as assigned.QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:High school diploma or equivalent requiredRequires one year related previous work experience.Ability to read and interpret simple drawings. Requires ability to use a PC. Must be able to make simple arithmetic calculations using decimals, fractions and/or metrics. Requires certification to operate a lift truck.Additional InformationWith 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.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
