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Balancing Machinist

Airtech Vacuum
Rutherford, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 12/23/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Balancing Machinist position at Airtech Vacuum?

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Summary

The Balancing Machinist is responsible for overseeing measurement and correction of imbalances in rotating components, including rotors, impellers and magnets. Duties include operating balancing equipment, analyzing readings, and making the necessary adjustments to achieve balanced components and vibration-free operation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ensure parts are balanced to meet production goals, including cycle time, quantity and quality.
  • Set up and operate balancing machines; ensure proper fixtures and speeds are utilized per setup instructions. Verify settings by measuring positions, first run part and sample workpieces.
  • Properly and safely select, align, secure and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
  • Interpret readings from balancing instruments to determine amount of weight to be removed from component; change size and location of test weight until zero reading is indicated on machine.
  • Perform in-process inspection of machine parts to ensure manufacturing adherence to all quality requirements. Measure and check dimensions and tolerances using measuring devices, including (but not limited to) calipers.
  • Perform daily maintenance on machinery. Conduct routine inspection and request replacement of worn-out tooling as needed.
  • Perform root cause analysis for machine part non-conformities; identify and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace. Perform daily 6S activities to ensure organization and cleanliness of work area.
  • Perform necessary transactions in ERP system to maintain accurate inventory.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED or related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong proficiency in basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals
  • 1-2 years’ experience in operating manual and/or balancing machinery and tooling

Qualifications

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be authorized to work in the US

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • While performing duties of the job, employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Shop floor working environment
  • Required to wear safety glasses and shoes, and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the production floor

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Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $31,500.00 - $47,300.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Airtech

Salary : $31,500 - $47,300

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