Machinist I

Element Materials Technology; Butler (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Duarte, CA is seeking a Machinist I to join the composites team. You will perform routine and non-routine machining tasks, prepare testing specimens, and ensure accurate results under supervision.

The role requires experience with composites, safety compliance, and accurate measurement. You will work with cutting tools, autoclaves, and QA documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; college or vocational coursework welcomed.
• Associate degree in related testing or science field and/or 3–6 years machining shop experience.
• Experience with layup, bonding, machining of composites.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Machine composite pre-pregs and cut material kits for testing.
• Fabricate composite panels and perform vacuum bagging.
• Mix adhesives for bonding or casting operations.
• Operate autoclave for curing composites.
• Prepare specimens according to customer specifications.
• Design, set up and perform machining tasks per requirements.
• Mentor less-experienced machinists and share process knowledge.
• Maintain equipment and record QA-relevant dimensions.

Skills

Composite machining

CNC milling

Quality assurance

Measuring instruments

Laboratory safety

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree in related testing or science

Tools

Table saws

Bandsaws

CNC mills

Router table

Surface grinder

Job description

Machinist I

Job Locations

US-CA-Duarte

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a CompositesMachinist 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: $22- $30/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Work with composite pre-pregs to cut material kits and prepare for testing
• Perform composite panel fabrication and vacuum bagging
• Mixing of adhesives for bonding or casting operations
• Operate autoclave for curing of composite
• 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
• Works with composites materials including carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass, resins
• Produces testing's specimens according to drawings and instructions
• Use tables saws, bandsaws, conventional and CNC mills, router table, surface grinder

Skills / Qualifications

• Prefer experience in layup, bonding, machining of composites (2-5 years)
• Handling of Pre-Preg and fabric materials used in c omposites manufacturing
• Packaging and storage of temperature sensitive materials, and record keeping for out-time and shelf life
• 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

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.