Assembly Balancing Technician (Nights) Ferndown, England
Job description
Air Bearings Limited (ABL) are a world leading innovative manufacturer of air bearing solutions, used across the engineering spectrum; whilst we are based in Ferndown (Dorset), we provide real world solutions globally.
We design and manufacture high precision air bearing spindles that can run up to speeds of 400,000 rpm.
Over 90% of our complete production process, from concept design through to the finished product, is completed in-house at our factory in Ferndown, Dorset.
Due to expansion, we are currently recruiting for an Assembly Balancing Technician (Nights) to join us on Nights, at a busy and exciting time; This is a permanent, full-time position, working within a friendly and supportive team.
Visit our website for further information on ABL : https://airbearings.co.uk/
What ABL will offer you?
- Competitive Salary DOE
- 4 Day week (Monday to Thursday, 38 hours per week) – No weekends!
- Overtime Available (paid at time & half)
- Night Shift Premium rate of 1.45
- Flexible starting times
- 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
- 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
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
If you are interested in this position, or require further information, please apply for further information.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
