Mechanical Testing Technician (2nd or 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'll perform essential testing assignments and ensure accurate results. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment, supporting a mission to make tomorrow safer than today. With opportunities for growth and development, you'll be part of a company that values integrity and excellence. Ideal for those with a passion for safety and quality assurance, this position is perfect for individuals looking to make a significant impact in the testing and certification industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a testing related field.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and testing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares material specimens for testing and performs tests as directed.
• Gathers and records test data while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Constructs and maintains test fixtures and laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory Safety

Testing Concepts

Basic Algebra

Basic Geometry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College or Vocational School Coursework

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Testing Technician (2nd or 3rd shift) 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 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: $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

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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.