| Job Title |
Balancing-machine Operator |
| Job Description |
Operates Dynamic Balance Machine To Locate Points Of Imbalance
On Parts, Such As Spindles, Impeller Wheels, Armatures, Rotors,
And Steam Engine Flywheels, And Balances Parts By Removing
Excess Metal, Using Handtools And Power Tools, Or Adding Metal,
Using Soldering And Welding Equipment: Signals Crane Operator To
Position Workpiece On Machine Pedestals. Slides Drive Belt Over
Shaft Of Workpiece Or Moves Drive Wheel Against Workpiece To
Connect Power Source That Rotates Workpiece. Starts Machine To
Rotate Workpiece At Specified Speed. Moves Controls Of Machine
To Locate Points Of Imbalance Indicated By Light Beam From
Strobe Lamp On Identification Marks Of Workpiece, Position Of
Wave Crest Of Trace Pattern On Oscilloscope Screen, Or Readings
On Wattmeter And Protractor Dial. Computes Amount Of Weight To
Be Added To Or Removed From Workpiece, Or Changes Size And
Location Of Test Weight Until Zero Reading Is Indicated On
Ammeter. Drills, Grinds, Chips, Or Files Metal From Heavy Side,
Or Welds, Solders, Or Rivets Metal Pieces To Light Side To
Correct Imbalance, Using Power Drills And Grinders, Hand File,
And Soldering And Welding Equipment.
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