BALANCE STAFFING IS LOOKING FOR A POWDER COAT TECHNICIAN FOR OUR CLIENT IN CHANDLER, AZ 

SHIFT: NIGHT TYPE: TEMP

JOB DETAILS: RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER PAINT APPLICATION AND POWDER COAT PROCESS PER PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. MAINTAINS PRE-TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, SPRAY BOOTHS, OVENS AND MANUAL POWDER GUN APPLICATORS. PREPARES WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY STUDYING WORK INSTRUCTIONS, OMS, BLUEPRINT SPECIFICATIONS, AND PARTS LISTS. MONITORS MACHINE GAUGES AND EQUIPMENT TO DETECT DEFECTS OR DEVIATIONS FROM STANDARDS, AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY. MAINTAINS PRE-TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, SPRAY BOOTHS, OVENS AND MANUAL POWDER GUN APPLICATORS. OBSERVES MACHINE GAUGES AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION TO DETECT DEFECTS OR DEVIATIONS FROM STANDARDS, AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY. WEIGHS OR MEASURES CHEMICALS, COATINGS, OR PAINTS BEFORE ADDING THEM TO MACHINES. INSPECTS PARTS FOR QUALITY AND INFORMS SUPERVISOR OF ANY PROBLEMS. RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER PAINT APPLICATION PER PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND SAFE HANDLING OF THE MANUAL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT. ASSIST WHEN PROBLEMS OCCUR WITH FIXED EQUIPMENT AND AUTOMATIC GUN ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE VARIOUS HANGING ARRANGEMENTS. ATTENDANCE IS AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION. WORKS WITH 5S & VISUAL CONTROLS. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED. OPERATES HAND AND POWER TOOLS TO COMPLETE ASSEMBLIES. PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

REQUIREMENTS: 1+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN POWDER COATING AND SURFACE PREPARATION OF COMPONENTS PRIOR TO 
POWDER COATING WITH LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE. KNOWLEDGE OF PAINT/COATING SYSTEM CONTROLS, DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND QUALITY CONTROL 
MONITORING SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED WITH PAINTING/COATING PROCESSES. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE. SOME TECHNICIAN COURSEWORK AND/OR AA TECHNICAL DEGREE DESIRED. BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY (MS OFFICE SUITE). GOOD VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF OPERATING HAND TOOLS, PORTABLE POWER TOOLS, AND BENCH TOOLS. ABILITY TO READ ENGINEERING DRAWINGS, SCHEMATICS AND BLUEPRINTS. STRONG ATTENTION TO DETAIL; QUALITY FOCUSED AND A QUICK LEARNER.

**Shifts: 1st: 5/6 AM – 3/4 PM OR **2nd: 12 PM – 8 PM

Mon – Friday + Weekends for mandatory OT

Long term, full time with benefits

Job Summary:

Responsible for planning, programming, and documenting for VMC’s, HMC’s and CNC Lathes using Virtual Gibbs Software. Responsible for all jobs before, during, and after operation on the machine shop floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manufacture product that meets quality requirements. Inspect and verify work prior to submitting for inspection.

· Demonstrate capability and aptitude to learn then teach various and appropriate welding techniques using GTAW (TIG).

· Must be able to use Argon gas and TIG Welding procedures to connect metal components

· Must know the proper weld settings for welding various materials along with filler rod selection.

· Meet time and schedule standards for the assigned tasks.

· Keep equipment clean and maintain proper fluid

· Use TIG welder to assemble fabricated metal products in and efficient manner to maximize production

· Assemble, hold to tolerance and manufacture product that meets quality requirements, inspect and verify work prior to submitting for inspection

· Return all fixtures and tooling upon job completion

· Advise supervision of issues that arise

· Make routine decisions and use problem-solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance

· Assist the shop with general upkeep.

· Weld TIG in all positions: vertical, horizontal, flat, and using a turntable

· Weld with gas purge.

· Set up welding equipment (amperage, voltage, wire-speed, etc) maximizing efficiency and effectiveness per application

· Record and track daily operations

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

· Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

· Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Ability to operate various shop tools.

· Organizational and time management skills.

· Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently

· Ability to use various inspection gages

Educational/Certification Requirement:

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
One-year certificate from college, technical school, AS in welding or equivalent work experience preferred.
TIG Certification is a plus

Job Title: Orbital Welder 75829

Location: North Austin

Schedule: 1^st Shift: 7 AM – 3:30 PM

                   2^nd Shift: 4 PM to 12 AM

                  Monday – Friday with Saturdays. Must be flexible for OT.

Pay:     $15 – 17 (10% premium for 2^nd shift) 

Duration: Long term, full time

Responsible for manufacturing ultra-clean orbital weld assemblies in a Class 100 cleanroom environment. Will be using hand tools, Measuring Skills, Blueprint Reading, Cutting of any type of Wood or Steel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Cleans, labels and etches gas lines according to quality standards and written instructions.

·        Bags gas lines and assemblies.

·        Maintains parts and inventory; performs audits on parts as required.

·        Performs daily, routine and preventative maintenance on cleanroom equipment.

·        Follows all safety rules and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·        Related experience preferred; cable and harness assembly experience a plus.

·        Basic mechanical skills and a willingness to learn.

·        Knowledge of common hand tools and power tools; ability to identify common hardware and build to simple instructions.

·        Mechanically inclined with a fair level of dexterity to construct simple assemblies or parts.

·        Ability to read and interpret written information.

·        Strong communication skill and the ability to work in a team environment.

·        Strong attention to detail and quality focused.

·        Basic computer skill.

·        Previous Orbital Welding experience is a plus

Educational/Certification Requirement:

·        High School Diploma or equivalent

·        Some technician coursework and/or AA technical degree/equivalent

Work Environment:

·        Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

·        Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment.

Shift: Day         Type: Temp to hire 

Job Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities are able to perform the work functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Technician is responsible for manually mixing cured compost with spawn and filling small mushroom trays in the spawning operation one day a week.
2. The Technician is responsible for harvesting mushrooms on a daily basis.
3. The Technician is responsible for cleanup and sanitation of the pilot plant on a daily basis.
4. The Technician is required to operate a bar code scanner and collect data.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. The Technician is responsible for manually emptying and filling two mushroom growing rooms on a weekly basis. This also includes dumping compost from the trays at the end of the crop and washing them.
2. The Technician is responsible for manually mixing casing soil and applying it to mushroom trays one day a week.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

1. The Technician must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, this also involves carrying trays for a distance not greater than 100 feet, 2-3 days a week. Forty to Seventy-two trays are moved during one operation, the ITF spawn 2 times a week.
2. The Technician will be twisting, turning, bending and, at times, reaching above the head, with 50-pound loads required to place trays on the shelving inside the growing rooms. The same is required for removing trays from the room. This accounts for 30% of the shift 2-3 days a week.
3. The Technician is responsible for tray filling and spawning using a small tray line conveying system. Compost is manually fed into the line with a pitchfork and then is mixed by hand to fill the trays. This requires twisting and lifting 50-pound batches by hand and accounts for one full shift on a weekly basis.
4. The Technician is responsible for mixing casing soil by hand and applying it manually to the surface of the mushroom trays. This involves lifting 12 pounds of soil at a time for 72-112 trays during the shift. Soil is applied manually and involves stretching, stooping, bending and reaching for 50% of a shift one day a week.
5. Picking mushrooms accounts for 10 - 80% of the shift on a daily basis depending on harvest timing. The Technician must be able to sit on a stool or stand during this time and stretch a distance of not greater than 3 feet to pick mushrooms from the trays.
6. Mushroom baskets are loaded onto a cart and transported to the weigh station. The Technician must be able to push a 90 pound cart from a standing stop to the weigh station located a maximum distance of 60 feet.
7. Education and Work Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Driver’s License – Pending record approval by the company’s insurer.
• Must be able to work early mornings as well as weekends.
• Basic math skills required.

Desired:

• Bilingual a plus but not required.

Personal and Protective Equipment:

• Safety Shoes• Safety Goggles• Safety Vests• Hearing Protection• Dust Mask• Respirator

The role generally works at the ITF lab which, but two days a week are spent working at the Spawning Line at Level 600 at the Royal Oaks Mushroom Farm. Both of these areas require caution while working and proper usage of PPE.

Tools, Applications and Equipment Used: • Atmospheric Gas Meter• Thermometers and Gauges• Forklift and Pallet Jacks• Barcode scanners and scales• High pressure spray washer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The physical requirements listed below are rated on a percentage per workday basis. Reference is made according to the terms "Seldom" (1-19%), "Occasional" (20-39%), "Frequent" (40-79%), and "Continuous" (80-100%).

• STANDING/WALKING: Continuous– While performing the tasks related to this position listed above• SITTING: Seldom– • LIFTING/CARRYING: Continuous – When moving baskets, trays, and other equipment• PUSHING/PULLING: Occasional – When pushing harvest racks, carts• REACHING/STRETCHING: Continuous – Harvesting mushrooms, loading/unloading trays, spawning trays, and other duties• HANDLING: Continuous – Most tasks required handling of items to perform job duties.• BENDING/STOOPING: Frequent – When harvesting mushroom, or moving trays• FINGERING: Occasional– When using bar code scanner, preparing tray tags• FEELING: Normal sensory perception required to perform Handling and Fingering duties.• KNEELING: Frequent – when harvesting• CLIMBING: Frequent – when climbing step ladders when harvesting, walking up ramps into production room• Vision: Abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Hearing –Abilities required perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

Work Environment: Mushroom growing rooms 60% of time. Mushroom spawning areas and other mushroom farm areas 40% of time. All of these areas may frequently involve being exposed to extreme cold or heat and outdoor weather conditions, chemicals, grease, solvents, fumes, vapors, loud noises, and strenuous activities. Multiple types of PPE are required, including a respirator and eye protection, to prevent exposure to hazardous materials, to reduce the risk of injury, and/or to protect the quality of our product. Occasional exposure to industrial operations including temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery

SHIFT: AM SHIFT      TEMP TO HIRE 

As Facilities Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for a range of basic and skilled trades work encompassing the overall building maintenance and upkeep. You’ll be part of a facilities maintenance team to support the overall business success through a well maintained building. You will perform range of skilled facilities and systems maintenance, repair, and renovation work.

Your primary goals and responsibilities include:

• Operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, refrigeration, and other areas of the building
• Perform maintenance and repair work including walkways, replacing tile, repairing damaged walls, doors, furniture, hardware, etc
• Construct minor foundation work, interior and exterior walls and ceilings, framing and roofing
• Respond to maintenance and service requests
• Maintaining the facilities, equipment, and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Follow all OSHA, ADA and other safety and security policies
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in construction, skilled trade, or specialized training in lieu of experience
• Knowledge in areas such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of building codes; and basic knowledge of electrical theory and mechanical principles
• High sense of urgency and ability to change tasks quickly
• Ability to learn other skilled trades and apply them effectively and safely
• Ability to use various hand and power tools
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and other related work documents
• Must be capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.

• Skilled trade certifications
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Basic skill to use Microsoft Office Applications

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and observe all safety requirements. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

BALANCE STAFFING IS LOOKING FOR A TEST TECHNICIAN FOR A CLIENT IN CHANDLER, AZ

SHIFT: DAY TYPE: TEMP TO HIRE 

JOB DETAILS: INSPECTION, FUNCTIONAL TESTING AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY OF GAS DELIVERY SYSTEMS. 
EXTENSIVE TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PERFORMING CORRECTIVE ACTION ON FAILED ASSEMBLIES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES. READING AND INTERPRETING SCHEMATICS. 
MODULE TEST OF ASSEMBLIES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES.

REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE WITH PRINTED WIRING BOARDS, VACUUM TECHNOLOGY AND PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY AND SEMI RMA (RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION) PRODUCT. ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTING SKILLS AS WELL AS ABILITY TO READ & INTERPRET CIRCUIT BOARD SCHEMATICS & ID DAMAGED OR IMPROPERLY MADE REPAIRS AT THE BOARD SURFACE LEVEL. 2-4 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A MANUFACTURING TEST ENVIRONMENT WITH GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF VACUUM AND PNEUMATIC TECHNOLOGIES. INSPECTION, FUNCTIONAL TESTING AND ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY OF GAS DELIVERY SYSTEMS. EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING AND PERFORMING CORRECTIVE ACTION ON FAILED ASSEMBLIES AND SUB- ASSEMBLIES. READING AND INTERPRETING SCHEMATICS. MODULE TEST OF ASSEMBLIES AND SUB-ASSEMBLIES

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

SHIFT: Days 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Balance Staffing is Looking for a Maintenance Mechanic in Fremont, CA.

Assist in maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting/diagnosing molding machines, equipment, and physical structure of establishment. Assist in developing and implementing cost effective and energy saving solutions for machines, equipment and site.

Job Responsibilities: Performs routine site maintenance and maintenance of molding machines.

Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, belts, and other parts of machinery

Repair and trouble shoots machine problems

Connects wire/power cords to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, and replaces switches and fuses meeting all code requirements.

Sets up and operate machine hand/power tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.

Fully understands and applies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Learn and use IQMS as it applies to their job.

Work in an effort to promote quality and safety

Ensure highest possible product quality and adherence to ISO and/or other standards.

Assist the Senior Maintenance Technician in all aspect of maintenance work

Act as back for the Maintenance Technician in his/her absence

Other job duties as assigned

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, skill and/or ability required.

All position descriptions must adhere to the attendance standards.

Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education/Experience::

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience/general education

• Must have worked at KPI or another plastic injection molding company

• 3 year mechanical/technical and maintenance experience, preferably in precision plastic injection molding     Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Speak, read, and write English to be easily understood.

• Ability to read and understand blue prints 

• Ability to interpret/follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or blue print format.

• Requires excellent hand/eye coordination, manual dexterity, good vision and attendance.

• Knowledge of injection molding a plus.

• Electrical and plumbing knowledge.

• Ability to use hand and power tools.

• Must have high mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Forklift certified or have the ability to become forklift certified.

• Must successfully complete all applicable pre-employment screenings. i.e. background check, drug screening, physical and/or employment verification as required, etc.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled mechanic with ammonia background to assemble, maintain and repair machinery. You will be responsible for ensuring functionality and reliability of machinery, process and mechanical systems. Maintenance Mechanic must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail. They must be able to work with various machines and tools as well as follow all safety precautions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on electric motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, process systems and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; responds promptly to calls and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keep logs of work and report on issues

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as mechanic
• Computer skills in packing and filling utilized for equipment setup
• Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components
• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers) and multimeter for testing fuses and basic voltage issues.
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.
• A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Technical understanding
• Attention to detail
• Good physical strength and stamina
• High school diploma is preferred; Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus
  Physical Abilities:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to occasionally carry, push, pull loads of 50 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally bend, reach, squat, and stretch