We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for destructive material testing. In this role, you will perform mechanical tests on materials and components to evaluate their strength, durability, and failure points. You’ll work closely with engineers, production staff, and other technicians to ensure equipment runs efficiently and safely.

Salary: $24- $28/hour (Depending on Experience) + $1.00 for Shift Differential

Shift 2: 1-9:30pm Monday through Friday

• Review customer specification and work closely with the project manager to adhere to requirements
• Set up and operate mechanical testing equipment including tensile testers, impact testers, compression machines, and hardness testers.
• Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment
• Monitor tests in progress and ensure proper data collection.
• Perform a variety of destructive tests (e.g., tensile, fatigue, bend, shear, and fracture tests) according to standard methods (ASTM, ISO, etc.).
• Record detailed test results and reviewing the data to understand that the test performed accurately
• Support the machine shop at times to prepare specimens for testing, including cutting, grinding, machining, and polishing.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in mechanical technology, materials testing, or related field preferred.
• Experience in mechanical or materials testing (destructive testing preferred).
• Knowledge of standard mechanical testing methods and protocols (ASTM, ISO) preferred.
• Previous experience in an appropriate Engineering environment is a distinct advantage
• Experience of working within a Mechanical testing environment is advantageous
• An understanding of a recognized Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
• Self-motivated Technician with the ability to multitask, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team in a lab environment.

Working Conditions:

• Lab environment – may have limited exposure to heat, dust, and machinery.
• Use of company provided PPE required (safety glasses)
• Standing, lifting, and handling materials for extended periods.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., more frequently lifting 10 to 15 lbs.

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.