Balance Operator (2nd and 3rd Shift) - starting pay $20.00/hr + shift differential 2nd and 3rd shift

Twin City Fan Companies; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies in Mitchell, SD is seeking a hands-on Balance Technician to support balancing of fans and wheels. You will read shop orders and blueprints, apply weights, and assist with weight removal by grinding under supervision.

This role requires basic math and safety-minded operation of lifting equipment. Responsibilities include using forklifts, bridge cranes, and pallet jacks to move props, ensuring calibration accuracy, and performing final quality inspections on balanced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months of related experience or training.
• Read and understand shop orders, travelers and blueprints.
• Ability to read and speak English a plus.
• Operate tools safely and properly.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Check shop orders to determine priority for testing fans and wheels.
• Assist with balancing by adding/removing weights as needed.
• Operate forklift, bridge crane, or pallet jack to move materials.
• Verify calibration of balancer and ensure final quality inspection.
• Follow safety rules and standard work instructions.
• Additional duties may vary by department.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English language

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Electric pallet jack

Welding equipment

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Mitchell
Mitchell, SD 57301, USA

• Balance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BALAN005519

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checks shop orders/job traveler to determine priority of fans and/or wheels that need to be tested.
• Limited troubleshooting to balance equipment with supervision.
• Ability to add weights onto fans and/or wheels by weld or clip on, also take off weight by grinding as needed.
• Distributes materials into and out of work area by operating forklift, bridge crane and/or pallet jack.
• Verifies calibration of balancer.
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line.
• Act, live and behave by TCF Core Values
• Final quality inspection of the fan/wheel

Responsibilities may vary based on specific department assignments

• Stencils blade size, number of blades and the proper angle onto the blade. Attaches stickers that indicate in which direction the fan rotates.
• Ensures that the blade angle is correct; bends if needed.
• Adds prop’s specifications into the computer and performs any necessary measurements including blade diameter. Ensures that the blades are at proper weights. Removes blade and records finished prop.
• Prints record of balanced blade weights and places shop order with appropriate props.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Read and understand shop orders /job travelers and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions.
• Ability to read and speak English a plus.
• Ability to use tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Math skills.
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND REQUIRED TRAINING

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• Weld Certification
• Forklift Certificate
• Bridge Crane Training
• Fall Protection Training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Continuously lift/move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds; frequently pull up to 100 pounds with wheels (pallet jack).
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist; and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.

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