Associate Test Technician
Job Locations
US-MI-Warren
ID
2024-14648
Overview
Element has an opportunity for an Associate Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in Warren, MI, the Associate Test 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.
Shift- Wednesday - Saturday (4 Ten hour days)
Responsibilities
Performs work to ASTM and/or customer specific standards within the Materials Lab, conducting testing relative to Environmental Exposure (xenon weathering), Cyclic Corrosion, and VOC
Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of test according to customer specifications and requirements
Can work independent, requiring minimal supervision and technical input from the Department Manager
Possess the ability to mentor and train technicians who have less experience through effective communication of technical data
Ability to transfer technical knowledge/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer specifications
Skills / Qualifications
Possesses a recognized scientific or engineering qualification, Associates or Bachelor degree level and/or 3-6 years of significant experience in a testing related field through which an equivalent level of knowledge has been attained
In-depth understanding of testing concepts
Working knowledge of laboratory safety
Analyzes and compiles testing data from the tests performed
Possess strong computer skills
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
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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
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)
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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.
