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Wheel Balancing Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Snap-on Inc

Outside Sales Representative

Rochester Hills, MI · On-site

$75K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Wheel Aligners * Wheel Balancers * Tire Changers * Alignment Lifts * Automotive/General Purpose Lifts * Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities:

Badger Daylighting

Regional Service Technician

Milford, MI

$21 - $28.25/hr

Operates vehicles, equipment, and tools (ex: power tools, mobile lifts, wheel balancer, test equipment, etc.). * Performs, coordinates, oversees, and audits DOT/ANSI/OSHA inspections, troubleshooting ...

Badger Daylighting

Regional Service Technician

Milford, MI · On-site

$21 - $28.25/hr

Operates vehicles, equipment, and tools (ex: power tools, mobile lifts, wheel balancer, test equipment, etc.). * Performs, coordinates, oversees, and audits DOT/ANSI/OSHA inspections, troubleshooting ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Muskegon, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

East Lansing, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Livonia, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Flint, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Livonia, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Midland, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Tire Installer

Brighton, MI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operates automatic balance machine to get reading of proper weight and placement to balance wheel. Attaches weights (including tape weights) to rims with a weight hammer. * Mounts wheels to auto ...

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What is the difference between Wheel Balancing vs Wheel Alignment?

AspectWheel BalancingWheel Alignment
PurposeTo evenly distribute weight around the wheel and tire assemblyTo adjust the angles of the wheels to the manufacturer's specifications
Tools UsedBalancing machine, weightsAlignment machine, laser or sensor tools
Work EnvironmentGarage or auto shop, on vehicle or wheel assemblyGarage or auto shop, on vehicle
CredentialsBasic automotive knowledge, sometimes certificationBasic automotive knowledge, sometimes certification

Wheel balancing and wheel alignment are both essential for vehicle maintenance but serve different purposes. Balancing ensures smooth rotation by evenly distributing weight, reducing vibrations. Alignment adjusts wheel angles for proper tracking and tire wear. Both are performed in auto shops and require similar skills, but they target different issues affecting vehicle performance and safety.

How much is it to do wheel balancing?

The cost of wheel balancing for a vehicle typically ranges from $15 to $50 per wheel, depending on the shop and location. Wheel balancing is a common service performed by automotive technicians using specialized equipment to ensure smooth driving and tire longevity.

What is the work of wheel balancing?

Wheel balancing is the process of equalizing the weight distribution of a vehicle's wheels and tires to ensure smooth rotation and prevent vibrations. It involves attaching small weights to the wheel rim using specialized equipment and is typically performed by automotive technicians to improve ride quality and tire longevity.

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Automotive Equipment Technician

Snap-on Inc

Traverse City, MI • On-site

$24 - $29/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Snap-on rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

287th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Overview
Starting Pay: $24-29/hr plus incentive pay that averages an additional $8,000-10,000/year
The global leader in automotive equipment, Snap-on Equipment, has an immediate opening for an Automotive Equipment Technician. The Automotive Equipment Technician is responsible for overall service call completion within the territory. The Automotive Equipment Technician is also responsible for assisting in problem-solving, equipment installation, and repair. Additional responsibilities are below. Serviceable equipment includes:
Wheel Aligners
Wheel Balancers
Tire Changers
Alignment Lifts
Automotive/ General Purpose Lifts
Specialty Lifts
Brake Lathes
Collision Repair Equipment
A/C Units
Responsibilities
  • Ability to follow Snap-on's Safety priorities and maintain a safe working environment through awareness and focus.
  • Ability to use Rapid Continuous Improvement in day-to-day activities to increase organizational capacity.
  • Repair, maintain, and install equipment in assigned territory and follow clearly established standards for repair response time, prioritization, and customer communications.
  • Assists Associate FST and FST employees with complex customer problems.
  • Responsible for call completion and closure for all customers assigned.
  • Manage customers' equipment needs during and after warranty periods.
  • Resolves customer problems and ensures customer satisfaction.
  • Sells contracts, updates/upgrades, and parts in the assigned territory.
  • Calls on the customer prior to the warranty or contract termination date.
  • Makes cold calls to pursue the sale of service contracts.
  • Ability to resolve customer problems and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Schedules regular site visits with customers to provide timely, accurate equipment service.
  • Administrative duties such as obtaining onsite customer signatures, inventory management, and fleet management.

Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in a technical field, military training, or equivalent with 1-5 years of experience.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, and strong mechanical skills.
  • Knowledge of PC Hardware repair.
  • Ability to gain knowledge of products serviced by Snap-on Equipment, as well as internal procedures.
  • Ability to lift 45lbs and work in an environment where frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, and sitting while driving is required.
  • Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must possess the ability to work from home and be a self-starter.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
  • Daily travel required (occasional overnight stays)

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