Testing Technician

Element Materials Technology; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a highly motivated Test Technician/Technologist to conduct building performance tests, prepare samples, set up equipment, and analyze results according to defined standards. The role also involves client interaction and report writing.

Qualifications include a university/college program in engineering or building construction and 3+ years of experience. AutoCAD and MS Office experience are considered assets.

Qualifications

• University/college program in mechanical engineering, material science or building construction.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with AutoCAD is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participates in client correspondence and project coordination.
• Coordinates testing of construction products, building envelope assemblies including glazing systems.
• Understanding of test requirements as per relevant standards and specifications.
• Involved in sample preparation, test setup, data collection & analysis.
• Write technical reports complete with full specimen description, relevant reference standard/specification, and test results.
• Purchase materials and maintain equipment.
• Maintain equipment calibrations.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Client communication

Report writing

Test data analysis

Education

Engineering or building construction program

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Element is looking for a highly motivated Test Technician/Technologist to conduct various building performance tests including the setup and analysis of test results to well defined standards and/or standard operating procedures. This position involves sample preparation, physical testing, scheduling, equipment maintenance / calibration, client interaction and report writing.

Salary: $22- $30/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Participates in client correspondence and project coordination
• Coordinates testing of construction products, building envelope assemblies including glazing systems
• Understanding of test requirements as per relevant standards and specifications.
• Involved in sample preparation, test setup, data collection & analysis.
• Write technical reports complete with full specimen description, relevant reference standard/specification, and test results.
• Purchase materials and maintain equipment.
• Maintain equipment calibrations.

Skills / Qualifications

• Completion of a University or College program in mechanical engineering, material science or building construction
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to focus on multiple projects at the same time
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Experience with AutoCAD is an asset
• Ability to take testing projects from initial set up to completion and ready for report writing
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required. May schedule customer visits for test review and customer resolution(s)
• Ability set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under minimal supervision and technical input of a Senior/Principal Test Technician
• Conduct safe material handling per Element guidelines.
• Experience with common construction power tools.

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.

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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