Wheel Balancer - American Fan

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Fairfield, OH

About The Position

The Wheel Balancer is a member of the American Fan team, responsible for balancing wheels and fans to engineering specifications and assembling fans and blowers to customer requirements. The role combines precision balancing with general assembly, inspection, and occasional testing, with a primary focus on wheel and fan balance. The technician works with their team and cross-functional departments, communicates effectively, and builds productive relationships with internal and external customers. The position requires access or potential access to export-controlled data. The employee must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR or EAR, or have suitable government authorization following case-by-case review. Maintenance and renewal of licensing authorization is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
Able to read and interpret drawings, BOMs, and written procedures.
Basic computer skills and strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to learn balancing processes quickly.
Strong attention to detail, coordination, motor skills, and dexterity.
Able to identify and measure material using standard tools.
Familiarity with and ability to use hand and pneumatic tools.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds by hand and use material-handling equipment for heavier loads; training is provided.
Basic understanding of electricity for the testing environment.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR or EAR, or have suitable government authorization after case-by-case review; maintaining and renewing licensing authorization is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Welding, balancing, and/or fan manufacturing experience preferred.
Mechanical and basic electrical background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Balance wheels and fans using balance machines and computer-based equipment.
Read and follow engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
Perform welding and grinding on wheels as needed to achieve proper balance, after training.
Assemble fans and blowers, including blade balancing when required.
Conduct final inspections for defects, completeness, and accessories or motors.
Report equipment issues and complete required production and quality documentation, including red tags, scrap reports, and time reporting.
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety and housekeeping standards.
Operate cranes, forklifts, and test equipment after appropriate training.
Support on-time delivery (OTD) and productivity goals and assist in other production areas as business needs change.
Use a basic understanding of electricity in the testing environment.
Adapt and pivot quickly according to business needs.
Embody Fairbanks Morse Defense values of Integrity, Velocity, and Teamwork.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow company safety procedures.