Operations Technician Apprentice

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. 

Our Production team based in Slough are now looking for Operations Technician Apprentices to join us this summer. You might be a school leaver or someone who would like to retrain into another career. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to learn from our experts and rotate around our Production team picking up the skills and knowledge you need to play a crucial role in the manufacturing, assembly, testing, overhauling and repairing of our dry gas seals. You will spend time in our Machine and Lapping workshops and be given a mini project to work on using Lean methodologies.

This role is based from our Slough site working Monday to Friday normal office hours.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Operate and maintain lapping and CNC machines to produce precision-finished components
• Masking/Grooving / Spin testing of Mating Rings
• Perform precise measurements using specialised tools and equipment eg Optical and mechanical inspection
• Interpret technical drawings and work instructions to meet product specifications
• Perform all necessary duties required to safely assemble and test dry gas seals
• Install and set up seals into appropriate test rigs
• Assist in preparing drawings for assembly/disassembly tools and fixtures
• Read instrumentation, record data accurately

Learning & Development:

As part of this Level 2 Apprenticeship, you will study with Newbury College working towards The Engineering Operative Apprenticeship standard which give you a Level 2 diploma in Engineering Operations. There maybe the opportunity to progress onto a higher level of Apprenticeship upon completion.

• Ideally Math & English GCSE at Grade 4 or above, if you don't have this qualification you can work towards English and Maths Functional Skills as part of your Apprenticeship
• Demonstrate technical and mechanical aptitude
• Enjoy working with your hands to build, test or repair
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel,
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisation skills
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines

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, 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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