Laboratory Support Operator

Freudenberg; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a Laboratory Support Operator to prepare test samples and moulds, support trials, and maintain laboratory test samples. You will work with band saws, routers, lathes, sanders and CNC machinery, while following safety and documentation standards.

Ideal candidates have a solid general education and hands-on experience with tools and laboratory environments. Flexibility to work shifts and prioritize multiple tasks is required in this role.

Qualifications

• A good general education.
• O Grade/Standard Grade in Maths, English, Physics and/or Chemistry.
• Experience with general hand tools.
• Experience operating cutting or machining equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory or testing environments.
• Awareness of safe handling practices when working with chemicals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test samples and moulds for testing to defined standards.
• Manage and maintain laboratory test samples.
• Prepare test samples using band saws, routers, lathes, sanders and 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

Hand tools

Machining experience

Laboratory environment

Chemicals safety

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

General education

Math/Science basics

Education

O Grade/Standard Grade in Maths/English/Physics/Chemistry

General education

Tools

CNC machinery

Cutting equipment

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.
• 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.

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