Mechanical Testing Technician (2nd/3rd Shift)

Element Materials Technology; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding team as a Mechanical Testing Technician, where you will be integral in ensuring accurate testing results. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, preparing material specimens and conducting tests under supervision. You'll be part of a company that values safety, compliance, and integrity, empowering you to take charge of your career. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. If you are passionate about quality and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a testing-related field.
• Proficient in laboratory safety and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares material specimens for testing and performs tests as directed.
• Maintains a safe work environment and constructs test fixtures.

Skills

Laboratory Safety Knowledge

Basic Algebra and Geometry

Testing Concepts Understanding

Compliance with Safety Rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College or Vocational School Coursework

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Testing Technician (Varied Shifts) to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Mechanical Testing Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and ensures 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 with established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Salary: $20- $27/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Prepares material specimens for testing
• Performs tests as directed by customer specifications
• At times operates under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gathers and records test data
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Constructs and maintains various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order with little supervision

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a testing related field
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands:

• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and >50 lbs. on occasion

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.