Mechanical Technician (3rd Shift)

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

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Mechanical Technician (3rd Shift) to join a growing team in a global TIC business. Compensation ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, with duties including operating complex testing equipment and report writing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy laboratory environment. Candidates should have mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on, mechanically biased with attention to detail.
• Experience in an engineering environment is advantageous.
• ISO 17025 knowledge is beneficial.
• Self-motivated technician with ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret internal and client requirements.
• Supervise allocated staff and manage day-to-day discipline activities.
• Operate complex mechanical testing equipment.
• Maintain accurate and systematic records.
• Perform other duties to fulfil laboratory demands.
• Follow internal procedures, quality and Health & Safety systems.
• Set up instrumentation and data capture equipment.
• Prepare reports with data interpretation and analysis.

Skills

General education

Mechanical engineering degree

Hands-on

Mechanical testing

ISO 17025 knowledge

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical/problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

General education (English & Maths)

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician (3rd Shift) to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a Global TIC business.

Compensation: $20.00- $26.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of internal and client requirements


• Supervising allocated staff and being responsible for the day to day management of the relevant discipline


• Operating complex mechanical testing equipment


• Maintaining accurate and systematic records


• Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory


• Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, quality as well as Health and Safety system


• Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment


• Report writing, data interpretation and analysis

Skills / Qualifications

• Educated to a good general standard including English and Maths


• Degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant materials related discipline


• Hands-on job


• Sound mechanical bias


• Previous experience in an appropriate Engineering environment is a distinct advantage


• Experience of working within a Mechanical testing environment is advantageous


• An understanding of a recognised Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial


• Self motivated Technician with the ability to multi task, organise and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory


• Excellent attention to detail


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• A team player attitude


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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.