Operator – Balancing Machine

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Operator – Balancing Machine
DEPARTMENT : Electrical Workshop
JOB TYPE: Permanent / Fulltime / Contract
REPORTING TO: Electrical Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE
To assume the responsibility under minimal supervision to set up and operate Schenck HM 40 and HM60 with a capacity of 3000kg to 20000kg, low speed balancing machines to balance all components to OEM specifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain, prepare and calibrate all tools and equipment required for balancing operations.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes and other material handling equipment
• Loading of the rotor on bearing pedestals, closing counter bearings and coupling the drive system.
• Selection of most appropriate approved ISO1940 and OEM type related testing procedure.
• Accelerate and decelerate the rotor during measuring run to measure, assess and locate unbalances.
• Analyse measuring run test results and calculate balance tolerances to ISO1940 and OEM specifications.
• Selection of most appropriate approved ISO1940 and OEM balancing procedure.
• Balance components using appropriate approved ISO1940 and OEM milling, drilling or weight attachment.
• Retest and confirm measuring run test results are within peak balancing performance and issue certification.
• Ensure that all work activities are carried out in an efficient, professional and tidy manner.
• Maintain a high standard of personnel / workshop / equipment / machines and tooling cleanliness
• Ensure that all job related paperwork and technical reports are accurately completed and submitted.
• Comply with all company QHSE policies, practices and procedures.
• Contribute to the team ethic and perform other reasonable duties as required in support of the business.
• Maybe required to work off site in support of business activities.