Aerospace Materials Test Technician

Element Materials Technology Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Cycle scheme

Refreshments on site

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Element Materials Technology Ltd. is seeking a Test Technician to join the operations team. The role involves performing material tests on specimens and ensuring timely, accurate results under supervision, with emphasis on safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities include preparing tests for aerospace-grade materials, using fixtures and equipment per procedures, and maintaining LIMS documentation while supporting inspections and audits.

Qualifications

• Good general education including English, Maths and Science.
• Higher qualification in Engineering is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work alone most of the day with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete testing projects from setup to completion.
• Read and understand customer specifications and perform testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform material tests on specimens per procedures.
• Ensure jigs/fixtures and test equipment are prepared and used in accordance with procedures and standards.
• Direct/indirect mechanical and physical testing of metallic materials.
• Fill out LIMS worksheets accurately per Element quality system.
• Order laboratory consumables where applicable.
• Demonstrate testing to visitors, inspectors and auditors as required.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping across activities.
• Enforce Health & Safety in working areas.
• Enforce Element Quality System in working areas, including equipment maintenance.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Independent worker

Task ownership

Customer specifications understanding

Test setup & execution

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Element Materials Technology Ltd. is seeking a Test Technician to join the operations team. The role involves performing material tests on specimens and ensuring timely, accurate results under supervision, with emphasis on safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities include preparing tests for aerospace-grade materials, using fixtures and equipment per procedures, and maintaining LIMS documentation while supporting inspections and audits.