Balancer

Major Duties

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).


• Read blueprints.


• 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.