Mechanical Testing Technician (2nd Shift)

Company: Element Materials Technology
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: August 26, 2024

Job Description:

Mechanical Testing Technician (2nd Shift)



Job Locations

US-OH-Fairfield






ID

2024-14560






































Overview









Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Testing Technician (2nd 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.













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 supervisionFatigue Testing - Perform Low and High Cycle fatigue testing under direction of senior technicians/department manager.Fatigue Crack Growth- Perform testing in accordance with ASTM E647.Fracture Mechanics Testing - Perform testing in accordance with ASTM E399, E561, and E1820.Monotonic Testing- Perform tensile, compression in accordance with ASTM E8, E9, and E21.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  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. on occasion #LI-TK1
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      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) "If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com"
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      

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