ETCH Technician Trainee

Element Materials Technology; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Piedmont, SC is seeking a Technician Trainee for a structured training program that leads toward Inspector certification. No prior ETCH or NDT experience required; we value reliability and a long-term career path.

This second-shift role runs 1:00pm–9:00pm, with starting pay $20.00 per hour plus a $3.00 shift differential, and the opportunity to advance through dedicated training and skill development.

Qualifications

• No prior ETCH or NDT experience required.
• Structured training program provided.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Move and process parts through chemical treatment operations.
• Inspect component surfaces for defects, irregularities, and quality concerns.
• Follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Use hand tools and basic equipment to support production activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and production records.
• Participate in training programs leading to advanced certifications and career progression.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on work

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools usage

Dependable work ethic

Tools

Basic hand tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Job Locations

US-SC-Piedmont

Overview

Element is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Technician Trainee. No prior ETCH or NDT experience is required. Through a structured training program, you'll learn specialized inspection and chemical processing techniques that support critical aerospace components and develop toward Inspector certification.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a long-term career path with advancement opportunities and continued skill development.

This is a second shift position (1:00pm-9:00pm M-F) with a starting hourly rate of $20.00 with a $3.00 shift differential added.

Responsibilities

• Move and process parts through chemical treatment operations.


• Inspect component surfaces for defects, irregularities, and quality concerns.


• Follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.


• Use hand tools and basic equipment to support production activities.


• Maintain accurate documentation and production records.


• Participate in training programs leading to advanced certifications and career progression.

Skills / Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Comfortable performing physical, hands‑on work.


• Ability to work in a non‑climate-controlled environment.


• Mechanical aptitude and experience using basic hand tools.


• Dependable work ethic and interest in long‑term career growth.

We welcome candidates from:

• Manufacturing and assembly environments


• Warehouse and production operations


• Food service and fast‑paced process‑driven workplaces


• Construction, landscaping, agriculture, or other outdoor labor roles

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.

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)