Wheel Balancer, Entry Level Welder

 

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

 

As part of Engineered Air Movement, Cincinnati Fan is a leading manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers for OEMs and industrial applications   With its high attention to detail for products that are durable, energy efficient, and unparalleled in performance, companies rely on Cincinnati Fan to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

 

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Wheel Balancer, you will work as a team to meet on time delivery and exceed customer satisfaction. The Wheel Balancer is a cross functional role responsible for the set-up of machines to meet product tolerances. Weight may be added with MIG welding or removed by grinding material off with angle grinders. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry level MIG welder or individual looking to learn MIG welding as a trade.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

 

Safety

• Follow all safety rules and adhere to core value of business
• Maintain general work areas and/or equipment used in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensure proper and effective operation of machine and tools throughout entire process.  Report repairs and/or issues to team lead or supervisor

 

Quality

• Confirm material, sizes, and parts match job tickets
• Ensure all parts and surfaces are free from defects
• Able to self-monitor quality of own work, and report to lead or supervisor
• unusual, defective, or operating difficulties
• Complete all tasks and work within designed quality guidelines
• Accurately document work performed using company required documents and procedures

 

Delivery

• Balance wheels based on sizes ranging from 12” O.D. to 36” O.D.
• Able to read job tickets, work orders, and instructions
• Coordinate staging and sequencing of parts, productions items, and product components
• Perform MIG welding operations to add material or angle grinders to remove excel weld and material to successfully balance wheel fan
• Accurately document work performed using company required documents and procedures
• Perform light maintenance on equipment, machines, and other devices used in the normal course of work performed
• Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision

 

Culture

• Desire to do the right thing
• Team player, assisting other team members and departments as needed with other duties not routine to position
• Punctual, on time, ready to work designated shift, every day

 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

 

Required Experience 

• 1 year manufacturing environment
• 3-6 months experience MIG Welding
• Mechanical aptitude, able to use grinders and other hand tools

 

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical mindset
• Strong attention to detail and quality, working within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
• Overhead crane operation
• Basic math skills
• Forklift certification
• Read work order instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Self-driven, able to work independently, and as a team