Workshop Machinist

Randox; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Antrim is seeking a Workshop Machinist for the night shift. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of machine shop experience and must be able to operate CNC machinery. Responsibilities include manufacturing and modifying components and maintaining a clean workshop environment. This is a full-time, permanent position with evening hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years machine shop experience.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and modify components using workshop equipment.
• Program CNC milling machine and maintain logs.
• Maintain stock control of tools and materials.
• Assist in training of staff in workshop facilities.

Skills

Machine shop experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Technical qualification (OND, BTEC)

Tools

CNC milling machine

Lathe

3D printing facilities

Job description

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Workshop Machinist (Night Shift) – (Job Ref: 25N/WCSH)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a new opportunity for a Workshop Machinist.


Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL

Contract Offered: Full-time, permanent.

Working Hours / Shifts: 5.20pm to 4am, Monday to Thursday.

What does this role involve?

The main responsibility of the role is to manufacture and modify machined and other custom components in support of the design engineering and manufacturing groups. Some of the main duties of the role include:

• Manufacture and modify components as required by using available workshop equipment including the CNC milling machine and lathe.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings including geometric tolerancing.
• Programming of the CNC milling machine and storing completed programs for future use.
• Use of appropriate workshop tools, including 3D printing facilities, in support of the development of engineering projects.
• Maintain stock control of tools, materials and consumables to support the expected workshop program.
• Work as a member of engineering project teams, providing technical input based on practical experience of materials and machining.
• Routine preventative machine maintenance, including lubrication and cleaning, drill sharpening and maintaining logs of machine defects and significant maintenance work carried out.
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop environment, to ensure an efficient system is in place, and to support company Health & Safety procedures.
• Report on status of work in progress, both orally and in written format, to direct and senior management.
• Assist in training of company staff in use of workshop facilities where appropriate.


Who can apply?

Essential criteria:

• Minimum 2 years machine shop experience
• Have the ability to work independently
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Possess a technical qualification (for example OND, BTEC etc.), or be able to demonstrate appropriate level of experience
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship