Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection company in Warwick seeks a Test Technician - Tooling. The role involves preparing test items and fixtures while supporting a diverse range of testing challenges across various industries. Candidates should possess a solid engineering background, mechanical fitting skills, and communication abilities. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Solid engineering background required.
• Ability to work alone and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test items and test fixtures for testing.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and collaborate with Test Engineers.
• Complete technical activities after training.

Skills

Mechanical fitting skills

Precision assembly

Basic Electrical knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

FLT license (Counterbalance)

Laboratory safety knowledge

Computer skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook

Job description

Overview

Element is excited to offer an opportunity for a Test Technician - Tooling to join our dynamic and growing team. As a key member of our operations team you’ll have the chance to support both routine and exciting non‑routine testing assignments by preparing tooling fixtures and setting up of equipment. While working under minimal direct supervision you’ll gain hands‑on experience and contribute to high‑impact projects that support a variety of industries.

At our Element Warwick Vibration and Climatic Testing Centre of Excellence you’ll play a vital role in testing cutting‑edge products for leading customers in aerospace transportation space energy and defence. You’ll have the chance to engage with a diverse range of testing challenges all while working closely with our customers to deliver exceptional results. If you’re ready to grow your skills in a fast‑paced collaborative environment we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare test items for testing or work with customers to prepare test items for testing.
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment.
• Operate under the supervision of a more experienced test technician / engineer.
• Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the workday with supervision.
• Understand what must be completed each workday and take the initiative to complete those tasks properly and efficiently – does not require close time management and proactively looks for opportunities to improve or be more effective.
• Accountable for technical activities of a limited scope once trained and may attain additional responsibilities for release of standard and/or routine data to clients.
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate professionally across functions.
• Effective liaison with Test Engineers, other departments, customers contacts and external suppliers.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health Safety and the Environment.
• Will be expected to obtain guidance if non‑routine situation testing occurs.
• Support warehouse operations.

Skills / Qualifications

• Has a solid engineering background with mechanical fitting skills and precision assembly.
• Basic Electrical knowledge a benefit but not essential.
• Able to read engineering drawings including geometric tolerancing.
• FLT license (Counterbalance).
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety preferred.
• Possesses a demonstrated ability to apply training and knowledge within the context of Elements business.
• Possesses computer skills in Excel Word and Outlook or is open to learning.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 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 worlds 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 contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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