Associate Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing and certification company seeks an Associate Test Technician for their Kitchener lab. The role involves conducting various tests on materials and products, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and maintaining detailed records. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills. Join a collaborative team dedicated to making tomorrow safer than today.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant experience.
• Physical fitness to withstand challenging working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and requirements.
• Execute and assist with materials tests including environmental simulation and durability.
• Maintain test notes and records according to Quality Manual and SOPs.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

College graduate or higher qualification

Tools

MS Office

Contact Management System

Data acquisition

Signal conditioning

Job description

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Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Mechanical Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Kitchener, ON. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Associate Test Technician performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned, ensuring timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician must be proficient in core business skills including safety compliance, code of conduct, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Element safety procedures and requirements
• Review and understand technical test specifications with attention to detailed requirements
• Design/build modular test stands/fixtures with instrumentation for product testing (e.g., environmental, vibration, durability, hydraulics)
• Execute and assist with materials tests including environmental simulation, durability, tensile, impact, shock, corrosion, vibration, microscopy
• Test various materials and products such as plastics, metals, fabrics, electro-mechanical or electronic assemblies in automotive, military, aerospace, electronics, or consumer industries
• Set up and verify test equipment
• Maintain test notes and records according to Quality Manual and SOPs
• Enter data and generate reports from templates
• Track project and technical time via computerized system
• Support the team to ensure testing and reporting commitments are met
• Contribute to Element’s Quality System and SOPs

Skills / Qualifications

• College graduate or higher qualification
• At least 2 years relevant experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and Contact Management System
• Experience with data acquisition and signal conditioning
• Physical fitness to withstand challenging working conditions
• Strong quality focus and determination
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated team player with good organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills

Company Overview

Element is a leading global testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to make tomorrow safer than today by ensuring product safety, compliance, and quality from R&D to production. We foster a collaborative environment that values career growth, integrity, and excellence.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Public Safety, International Trade and Development