Test Technician
Job Locations
US-MI-Wixom
ID
2024-14524
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in our Wixom, Michigan laboratory, the Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician 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.
Responsibilities
Follow safety and standard operating procedures
Prepare material specimens for testing
Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
Gather and record test data
Testing could include, but is not limited to: tensile testing, hardness, chemistry, metallography
Skills / Qualifications
Working knowledge of laboratory safety
HS diploma or GED certificate required. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
0-5 years experience in a testing related field
Strong attention detail is required
Possess basic computer skills.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
Physical Demands:
Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
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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.
