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 DescriptionThis position is a hybrid Operator/Programmer role with primary responsibility for machining operations, while also supporting programming activities on the shop floor. The role requires balancing hands-on production work with programming responsibilities driven by business needs.
Key specific responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving production program issues, developing offline CNC programs for critical paths or bottlenecks based on shop floor priorities, and supporting new product introductions and project-related programming activities. The position also focuses on improving programming efficiency to optimize cycle times, increase throughput, and maximize machine utilization.
As a standard requirement, the employee is expected to perform and accurately document manufacturing activities in alignment with company objectives and quality standards. The role demands the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks while adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic production environment.
Responsibilities also include setting up and operating lathes, mills, and CNC machines in a safe and efficient manner.
Shift: Monday - Thursday: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm
QualificationsWith 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