Element has an opportunity for a Materials Test Technician (2nd shift) to join our growing team. In this role, you will conduct a wide range of mechanical testing of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Provide technical assistance to customers and co-workers, with focus on quality, standardization, and continuous improvement.This position will work closely with the department manager in facilitating the preparation of test specimens and testing in order to meet customer turn time and requests.

•  Perform mechanical testing and speciman conditioning (HT) in accordance with company goals, quality system, and test procedures/methods.
  • Provide technical support for quotation and pricing.
  • Aid in writing, review and development of procedures for testing and/or sample preparation.
  • Use calibrated hand tools such as micrometer, caliper, compass, and ruler to take measurements and record them into the test records.
  • Ensure that all equipment (standards) used for performing tests are calibrated prior to use. Record and maintain maintenance history of the lab equipment.
  • Communicate any issues (safety, product flow, equipment, etc.) to management and mechanical test team members.
  • Perform all work using the job safety requirements and proper PPE.
  • Interpret specifications/standards to ensure correct application to testing.
  • Review Mechanical test results for accuracy, completeness, and consistency to specification requirements.
  • Participate in proficiency/round robin testing and quality audits.
  • Support the development and implementation of process monitoring to reduce of lead time, reduce of waste, and to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Support the implementation of the Quality Assurance Program and emphasize the importance of quality workmanship, as well as investigate, assist and provide root cause corrective action.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S and Operational Excellence.
  • Support the establishment of best practice procedures, methodologies, and standards for the department using resources in industry standards and engaged experts throughout the company.
  • Support management in conducting research and the implementation of ideas to improve the use of new technology in the department.
  • Maintain qualifications to local procedures.
  • Participate in team-oriented discussions to decrease turn time, reduce cost, reduce waste, and meet or exceed customer expectations.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Use of a calculator to multiply and divide numbers and apply rounding rules. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Conversant in both English and metric systems.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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