Machinist (2nd Shift)

Element Materials Technology; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is looking for a Machinist (2nd Shift) to join our team in Fairfield, Ohio. This role involves operating machining equipment, prepping specimens for aerospace testing, and maintaining machinery. Candidates should have at least 2 years of machining experience and a strong safety mindset. The position offers $25-30/hr plus a shift differential, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Join us in ensuring quality and safety in aerospace testing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a machine shop or machining experience.
• Strong safety mindset and basic math/computer skills.
• HS diploma/GED (college or vocational coursework a plus).

Responsibilities

• Operate machining equipment and prep specimens for aerospace testing.
• Maintain machinery and perform preventative upkeep.
• Record dimensions and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with Machinists and Managers to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Machining experience

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Safety mindset

Education

HS diploma/GED

Vocational coursework

Job description

Overview

Machinist (2nd Shift)

Step into the world of aerospace testing with Element, a global leader in high-tech testing, inspection, and certification. Our Cincinnati team helps ensure that some of the most advanced aerospace components in the world meet the highest standards for quality and safety. This is your chance to get your foot in the door of a cutting‑edge industry and build hands‑on skills that can launch your career.

Why Element:
Work with advanced aerospace technology
Grow your career in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment
Learn from experts and gain skills that open doors in aerospace and beyond
Apply today!—we’ll help you launch your career in aerospace testing

Salary: $25- $30/hr + $1 shift differential DOE

Hours: Monday – Friday: 2:00pm‑10:00pm

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Operate machining equipment and prep specimens for aerospace testing
• Maintain machinery and perform preventative upkeep
• Record dimensions and ensure quality standards
• Collaborate with Machinists and Managers to keep operations running smoothly

Skills / Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED (college or vocational coursework a plus)
• 2+ years in a machine shop or machining experience
• Strong safety mindset and basic math/computer skills

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

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.