Balancer

Maxcess International; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxcess International in Neenah, WI seeks an operator to set up and balance rolls using a balancing machine, ensuring printed specifications are met. The role includes reading blueprints, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe workstation.

The candidate will balance dynamically and statically, record measurements, and follow Webex shop procedures. Attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this Lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with balance procedures and measuring unbalance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specs.
• Attention to detail and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up dynamic balancing machine and balance rolls to spec.
• Static balance rolls on a static balancer.
• Read blueprints and follow Webex shop balance procedures.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and keep work area clean and safe.
• Record unbalance measurements and complete inspection sheets.
• Communicate procedures to other operators and supervisors.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Balancing procedures

Blueprint reading

Tools

Drill press

Band saw

Balancer machine

Torch

Job description

Using Balance machine, set up and balance rollers to produce high quality rolls to standards and print specifications.

• Set up dynamic balancing machine and dynamically balance rolls.


• Static balance rolls on a static balancer.


• Calculate roll unbalance using balancing machine and make corrections by adding or removing weights.


• Clean roll inside before balancing: Wash, when required.


• Read blueprints and use Webex shop balance procedures to ensure balancing is done to specifications.


• Perform visual inspection of rolls, record the amount of unbalance, when required, and complete inspection sheets.


• Stamp Webex identification data on the ends of the rollers, when required.


• Maintain a clean and safe working area.


• Ensure that all machined parts are properly protected.


• Perform material handling, as required.


• Perform daily equipment maintenance as required.


• Review blueprint to detect print errors related to work being performed.


• Straighten rolls and shafts, as required, by use of torch or hydraulic press.


• Load and unload product on the machine.


• Obtain supplies and materials required to run the job.


• Complete inspection reports and time sheets.


• Sign out for and return all blueprints to print rack.


• Request material needed one-half hour prior to start of job.


• Follow all Webex standard shop practices.


• Deburr finished parts.


• Return tools to tool crib or appropriate area daily, as required.


• Communicate to other operators and supervisors information regarding work procedures being used and anticipated on a job.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to use hand tools, drill press, balancer, band saw, cut-off saw, measuring devices.


• Understanding of machine-shop math (algebra and ratios).


• Maxcess-Neenah is a Lean manufacturing shop; and, as such, requires flexibility, problem-solving, teamwork and process ownership from all employees.


• Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations and processes within the limitations of established or standard methods and procedures.


• Constant alertness and continuous mental and visual attention required to monitor machining process.


• Requires attention to detail, critical thinking and adherence to assembly drawings.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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As set forth in Maxcess International’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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