Associate Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Kitchener, ON seeks an Associate Mechanical Test Technician to join the operations team. The role involves performing routine and non-routine tests to determine durability of automotive, military, and consumer goods parts, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to SOPs.

Candidates should have a technical or chemical college degree, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Lab experience or QA coursework is an asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Set-Up and verification of new equipment or test fixturing.
• Review specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory notes and records per SOP and QAM.
• Enter data and generate reports in MS Office.
• Execute tests according to specification.
• Report equipment failures and safety concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

Tech/Chem college degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for Associate Mechanical Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Kitchener, ON. As a member of the operations team, the Associate Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine tests to determine the durability of interior and exterior automotive, military, and consumer goods parts and components.

If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.

Pay range: $24-25/hr CAD

Responsibilities

• Set-Up and verification of any new equipment or test fixturing as required
• Review of technical specifications and customer specific requirements
• Laboratory notes and record keeping with attention to details per SOP and QAM
• Computer data entry and report generation in MS Office (Word, Excel and Project)
• Execute test according to specification
• Reporting of test or equipment failures and/or safety concerns to Laboratory Supervisor or Laboratory Manager
• General facility housekeeping
• Adherence Element Quality System (ISO 17025) and Standard Operating Procedures as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

• Technical or chemical college degree is a definite asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Organized with a very good attention to detail
• Self motivated with analytical and assessment skills
• Adaptable and work well under deadlines.
• Work experience in lab environment and/or courses in quality assurance an asset

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Company Overview

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.

Diversity Statement

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.