Range Support Technician

Element Materials Technology; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Wichita, KS seeks a Range Support Technician to support testing throughput, shipping, receiving, and sample preparation. The role involves preparing test materials and maintaining equipment, with strong emphasis on safety and procedure compliance.

Daily work includes warehouse organization and handling of ballistic materials, armor panels, and firearms, while ensuring accurate digital file management and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety protocols and testing standards.
• Physical ability to lift materials and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Support daily testing throughput and shipping/receiving activities.
• Identify and prepare samples and materials for testing.
• Set up test materials including ballistic gelatin and armor panels.
• Maintain calibration and upkeep of testing equipment.
• Manage warehouse organization and product flow to test ranges.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Standing/moving

MS Office proficient

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Element proprietary systems

Job description

Range Support Technician

Job Locations

US-KS-Wichita

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Range Support Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Range Support Technician position performs dedicated shipping, package receiving, warehouse organization, sample identification/preparation, management of digital files and a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The Range Support 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: $18- $20/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Support and increase the flow of testing through the facility on a day-to-day basis.
• The Range Support Technician position performs dedicated shipping and package receiving.
• Sample identification and preparation.
• Prepare and set up test materials, including ballistic gelatin, armor panels, and firearms.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
• Full responsibility for warehouse organization and flow of product to and from test ranges.

Skills / Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and adherence to testing standards.
• Physical ability to lift test materials and operate equipment safely.
• This role is expected to be 75% standing and moving throughout the facility.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Element proprietary systems.

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)