Balancer, 2nd shift

Johnson Controls

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up and operates a dynamic balancing machine to locate points of imbalance on various models of fans. Completes fixed and variable speed balancing. This role involves positioning fans in test stands, wiring motors, adjusting equipment like stroboscopes and sensors, and taking measurements to identify imbalance points. The Balancer will make necessary adjustments to bring fans into proper balance specifications, documenting all actions. This includes making judgments on adjustments to the fan, motor, drive kit, belts, fan skid, and isolators. The position also requires utilizing various tools to adjust and build fan assemblies, assembling fans per the Assembly Manual, and reporting work-related injuries and near misses. Safety is paramount, requiring the employee to wear all required PPE, follow safety/environmental rules, and report or correct unsafe conditions.

Requirements

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of engineers, coworkers, and other plant support staff.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Working knowledge of Digital Balance Machine required. Must be able to obtain within three (3) months.
Forklift license required. Must be able to obtain within three (3) months.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates dynamic balancing machine to locate points of imbalance various models of fans.
Completes fixed and variable speed balancing.
Positions fan in test stand and wires motor to proper voltage and frequency.
Adjusts stroboscope light to specified intensity and focus.
Attaches sensors to obtain vibration in appropriate plane of imbalance.
Adjusts speed of fan as necessary and takes measurements.
Moves controls of machine and observes dials, meters, or trace patterns on screen to determine points of imbalance on fan.
Makes adjustments to appropriate areas to bring fan into proper balance specification and documents accordingly.
Makes judgement as to proper adjustments to make to fan, motor, drive kit, belts, fan skid and isolators to bring fan into proper balance specification and documents accordingly.
Utilizes air gun, hand tools, chop saw, and other powered tools to adjust and build fan assemblies.
Assembles fans per Assembly Manual.
Responsible for reporting work related injuries and near misses to supervision.
Responsible for wearing all required PPE and following applicable safety/environmental rules.
Responsible for correcting or reporting unsafe conditions observed within the plant.