ABL careers

About the Role:

Air Bearings Limited (ABL) are a world leading innovative manufacturer of air bearing solutions, used across the engineering spectrum; used across the engineering spectrum; whilst we are based in Dorset, we provide real world solutions globally.

Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting for an Assembly Balancing Technician to join us at a busy and exciting time; This is a permanent, full-time position, working within a friendly and supportive team.

What will the role involve?

• As an integral part of the assembly team, you will be responsible for accurate and timely dynamic balancing and testing of air bearing components, mainly shafts and spindles
• You will safely use all materials, processes and tools, the principle roll will be to specialize in shaft balancing/orbit and final spindle testing
• Work from drawings and process-control documents, in accordance with production schedules and other agreed timescales.
• Ensure that you raise to your team-leader in a timely manner any tooling/resources/materials and/or process issues that may impact your ability to do your role
• Developing good working relationships within own section and with other sections/departments.
• To ensure that all work carried out complies with health and safety requirements as laid down by the company and by external bodies.
• From time to time, to take on roles and responsibilities as reasonably required for the immediate needs of the Company.

What will you require?

• Experience of working in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as training will be given
• Ability to understand and follow technical drawings is desirable, but not essential
• Well organised with the ability to manage time and work to tight deadlines.
• Be a Self-motivated team player
• Able to complete detailed/intricate work
• Ability to operate with the minimum of supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with employees at all levels
• IT literate
• Right to work in the UK