The Mechanical Technician (1^st Shift) is responsible for conducting mechanical tests on materials and components to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. The role involves operating testing equipment, preparing test samples, analyzing results, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Shift 1: 6am – 2:30pm

Salary: $21- $25/hour  DOE (Depending on Experience)

• Perform mechanical tests, primarily tensile and will be cross trained in hardness

• Operate universal testing machines (UTMs) and hardness testers
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratory instruments are in compliance with ISO, ASTM, and other industry standards.

• Record test results accurately and generate detailed reports.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and ensure compliance with quality control standards.

• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and laboratory best practices.
• Ensure testing procedures align with ISO 17025, ASTM, ASME, and other applicable standards.
• Participate in laboratory audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Math Skills: Competency in performing precise measurements, data calculations (using formulas) with little to no errors. 
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or metalworking environment is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (word)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a focus on precision and accuracy.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and analyze material failures.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory or industrial setting with exposure to chemicals, noise, and machinery.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats.
• May involve lifting moderate loads (up to 50 lbs.)
• May involve standing for extended periods and handling heavy materials.

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.