Machinist
Job Locations
US-MI-Wixom
ID
2025-16130
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Machinist to join our rapidly expanding team at our Wixom, MI lab. Machinist will be responsible for the precision cutting and fabrication of testing specimens and other related material. The position duties include sample preparation of materials for testing to automotive specifications and procedures. The role must maintain high quality work with attention to detail while ensuring personal productivity, and efficiency. Good communication skills are required, along with a strong work ethic, and positive attitude. The successful candidate will thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment.
Responsibilities
Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
Requires little supervision and technical input of a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or Engineer
Possesses the ability to mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of machining process and technical data
Ability to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectations
Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements
Skills / Qualifications
Working knowledge of laboratory safety
HS diploma or GED certificate preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomed
Must have earned Associate degree in related testing or science field and/or possess 3-6 years of experience in a machining shop environment
In-depth understanding of specimen preparation
May have earned Associate degree mechanical related field
Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
Strong computer skills
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
Physical Demands:
Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically
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.
