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Assembly Technician (Balancing)
Air Bearings Limited (ABL) are a world leading innovative manufacturer of air bearing solutions, 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 Technician (Balancing) to join us at a busy and exciting time; This is a permanent, full-time position, working within a friendly and supportive team.
What ABL will offer you?
- Full training – no previous experience needed
- 4 day week (Monday to Thursday, 38 hours per week, 5:30am to 3.30pm) – No weekends!
- Overtime frequently available (paid at time & half)
- Competitive Pension Scheme (6% company contribution)
- 190 hours plus bank/public holidays (equivalent to 33 days)
- Long Service Holidays
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Option to join BUPA cash plan after probation (we cover the cost of your basic subscription)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Parking
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- External Training Opportunities
- Fantastic career development and progression opportunities
- A friendly and supportive environment to work in
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 – this role involves use of a computer, testing equipment and hand tools
- The principle element of this role 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
- This role involves repetitive batch work of a high standard to ensure our components leave us in perfect condition.
- 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
- Previous experience of working with hand tools
- 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 (requires constant hand/eye coordination)
- Excellent attention to detail is essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with employees at all levels
- IT literate
- Right to work in the UK
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If you are interested in any of our positions, or require further information, please apply via email to HR@airbearings.co.uk
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