1st Shift Machinist

Element Materials Technology; Fair Field (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Arkansas is seeking a Machinist (1st Shift) to perform routine and non-routine machining tasks under supervision. You will prepare specimens for testing, set up and execute machining operations per customer specifications, and help maintain equipment and quality records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–6 years of machining experience, and familiarity with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• Associates degree in related testing or science field and/or 3–6 years of machining experience
• Deep understanding of specimen preparation and machining concepts
• Strong math skills; ability to apply algebra and geometry
• Knowledge of machine shop safety protocols and measuring instruments
• Good computer skills and familiarity with basic software used in shop environments

Responsibilities

• Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
• Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
• Requires little supervision and technical input from a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or Engineer
• Mentor and train machinists with less experience through effective communication of machining process and data
• Transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures to meet customer expectations
• Maintain equipment and schedules for preventative maintenance
• Record and verify measurements in accordance with QA requirements

Skills

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree in related testing/sc

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree in related testing or science field

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machinist (1st Shift) to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Salary: $25- $30/hr DOE

Monday - Friday: 6am - 2:30PM

Responsibilities

• Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
• Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
• Requires little supervision and technical input of a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or Engineer
• Possesses the ability to mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of machining process and technical data
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectations
• Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• Must have earned Associate degree in related testing or science field and/or possess 3-6 years of experience in a machining shop environment
• In-depth understanding of specimen preparation
• May have earned Associate degree mechanical related field
• Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

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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.