Company Description

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. 

Job Description

Saw Operation:

• Operate various types of saws (e.g., band saws, cold saws, chop saws). 
• Set up and adjust saw blades and machines for different materials and cuts. 
• Ensure accurate cuts by setting stops, guides, and using measuring tools. 
• Monitor machine performance and identify potential issues. 

Quality Control:

• Inspect finished parts for defects and ensure adherence to specifications. 
• Use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) to verify dimensions. 
• Report any quality issues to supervisors. 

Safety and Maintenance:

• Follow established safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. 
• Perform routine maintenance on saws, including blade changes and lubrication. 

Other Duties:

• Load and unload materials for sawing, potentially using forklifts or cranes. 
• Help pack and transport finished pieces. 
• Maintain records of production and material usage. 
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. 
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other team members. 

Qualifications

• Experience operating band saws, cold saws, chop saws and related equipment in a machine shop setting. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. 
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations. 
• Basic math skills for setting stops and guides. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Physical ability to lift and move materials. 
• Saw operator certification a plus. 

Salary range: $22 - $26/hour

Additional Information

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. 

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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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