Junior Vibration Specialist (Condition Monitoring)

Location: Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, Italy; full-time, site-based position. Occasional extended days, weekends, and shutdown/turnaround activities may be required.

Salary: EUR 34,000–40,000 yearly.

Company

John Crane, part of Smiths Group, designs, manufactures, and engineers mission-critical flow control solutions, including mechanical seals, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

What you will do

• Collect vibration data from rotating and other applicable machinery accurately and repeatably at a customer site.
• Learn to use vibration data collectors and associated software safely and correctly.
• Develop vibration analysis, diagnostic, and reporting skills under the guidance of experienced specialists.
• Prepare accurate condition monitoring reports and maintain collected-data records.
• Complete formal and on-the-job training, initially targeting Vibration Analysis CAT I and progressing toward CAT II certification.
• Support lubrication-related tasks, site teamwork, customer interaction, and compliance with health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Fluent spoken Italian.
• Good spoken English and good oral and written communication skills.
• Degree, technical qualification, or higher education.
• Three years of experience in confined-space work.
• Willingness and motivation to learn and develop technical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness to work toward Vibration Analysis CAT II.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality, professionalism, and teamwork.

Nice to have

• Previous vibration or condition monitoring experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment within the Condition Monitoring team.
• Structured on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring from experienced vibration specialists.
• Formal technical training and support toward relevant qualifications.
• Work under guidance initially, with customer interaction increasing as competence develops.
• Compliance with customer and company health and safety requirements.