Laboratory Support Operator

Freudenberg Flow Technologies; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Balmoral Comtec Limited in Aberdeen is seeking a Laboratory Support Operator to prepare and test samples, operate band saws, CNC machinery and other lab equipment. You will support mould preparation, trials, and maintenance activities in a busy test environment.

Applicants should have basic education and hands-on experience with tools, safety in chemical handling, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy in a strict standard-setting lab.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• O Grade/Standard Grade qualifications in Mathematics, English, Physics and/or Chemistry.
• Practical woodworking or technical studies experience would be advantageous.
• Experience using general hand tools.
• Experience operating cutting or machining equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory or testing environments would be advantageous.
• Awareness of safe handling practices when working with chemicals.

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Support Operator will prepare test samples and moulds, perform laboratory testing activities, and support departmental trials to ensure testing is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with defined standards.
• Manage and maintain laboratory test samples.
• Prepare test samples using equipment including band saws, routers, lathes, sanders and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery.
• Prepare moulds by cleaning, assembling and maintaining them for testing activities.
• Support departmental trials by gathering materials, weighing components and mixing materials.
• Conduct testing in accordance with documented procedures and international standards.
• Support departmental maintenance activities, including cleaning, replenishing supplies, painting and minor repairs.
• Work shifts as required to meet operational requirements.

Skills

Cutting and machining

MS Office

Time management

Flexibility

Education

O Grade/Standard Grade Maths

O Grade/Standard Grade English

O Grade/Standard Grade Physics or Chemistry

Tools

CNC machinery

Band saws

Routers

Lathes

Sanding equipment

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Flow Technologies is a global provider of critical sealing and connector solutions, niche products and services to the global energy market — including oil and gas, renewables and alternatives. Our strengths in material science, application knowledge, design capabilities and manufacturing capacity, combined with our differentiated product portfolio, are supported by our focus on providing the highest level of customer service. Our employees serve a range of customers including oil and gas production companies, OEMs and engineering and service companies.

Some of your Benefits

• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Employee discounts: Opportunities for deals on products and services.
• E-Car Charging Station: We support your sustainability - use our charging stations for e-cars.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Balmoral Comtec continues to help shape the future of offshore energy. For over 45 years, we have designed and manufactured innovative solutions for the global offshore energy sector, giving you the opportunity to work alongside talented people, grow your career, contribute ideas and make a genuine impact.

Visa sponsorship support can not be provided for this role.

Aberdeen

On-Site

Balmoral Comtec Limited

You support our team as

Laboratory Support Operator

Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Support Operator will prepare test samples and moulds, perform laboratory testing activities, and support departmental trials to ensure testing is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with defined standards.
• Manage and maintain laboratory test samples.
• Prepare test samples using equipment including band saws, routers, lathes, sanders and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery.
• Prepare moulds by cleaning, assembling and maintaining them for testing activities.
• Support departmental trials by gathering materials, weighing components and mixing materials.
• Conduct testing in accordance with documented procedures and international standards.
• Support departmental maintenance activities, including cleaning, replenishing supplies, painting and minor repairs.
• Work shifts as required to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• O Grade/Standard Grade qualifications in Mathematics, English, Physics and/or Chemistry.
• Practical woodworking or technical studies experience would be advantageous.
• Experience
• Experience using general hand tools.
• Experience operating cutting or machining equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory or testing environments would be advantageous.
• Awareness of safe handling practices when working with chemicals.
• Skills
• Cutting and machining experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills for recording test results.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.