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.