Apprentice - ProtoTRAK Lathe Machinist

Apply today to join a long-standing family business with customers in every major industry including Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Agriculture. The Balancing Company is proud to have over 57 years of expertise in balancing and spin testing solutions!

Apprentice ProtoTRAK Lathe Machinist

The Apprentice is responsible for turning cylindrical tooling on lathes as well as machining features using mills. The Apprentice will shadow a veteran manual machinist and gain expert training on manual machining methods. This position frequently uses manual machining methods in additional to CNC operations. The ideal candidate should be able to independently solve the set up and order of operations for complex one-off parts.

Experience Level:

• Previous ProtoTRAK lathe machining experience preferred
• Experience working from schematics and engineering design drawings is preferred
• Experience operating a wide variety of metalworking tools and machines is preferred
• Experience using calibrated measurement tools is preferred
• Ability to hold very tight tolerances is preferred
• Ability to hold very tight concentricity is preferred

Examples of Parts You May Create:

• Shafts
• Arbors
• Plates
• End Bells
• Fan Hubs
• Sleeves
• Interference Fit Components
• Sleeve Fit Components

Examples of Manual Machines You May Operate:

• Lathes
• Mills
• Drill Presses
• Saws
• Grinders
• Air Tools

Compensation

This position offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits, annual profit sharing, merit increases, weekly paychecks, paid vacation, paid sick leave, 100% employer funded retirement plan, 100% tuition reimbursement, and $1500 annual medical reimbursement.

About Us

The Balancing Company is a service based corporation in Vandalia, OH that specializes in mechanical balancing and spin testing of rotating components. Our 54,000 square foot facility has the ability to accommodate a wide range of part sizes - from 1 gram to 50,000 lbs. An ISO 9001:2015 certification helps ensure that every part that leaves our facility has been processed correctly. The Balancing Company has been family owned and operated since its inception in 1968, and has established itself with a wide variety of customers across all major industries.

Learn more by visiting us today at: https://www.balco.com/

The Balancing Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Manual Machining: 1 year (Preferred)
• ProtoTRAK Lathe: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500