Element has an opportunity for a Machinist (2nd Shift) to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining 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 Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specificationsDesigns, sets-up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirementsRequires little supervision and technical input of a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or EngineerPossesses the ability to mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of machining process and technical dataAbility to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectationsMaintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenanceGathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements Skills / Qualifications Working knowledge of laboratory safetyHS diploma or GED certificate preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomedMust have earned Associate degree in related testing or science field and/or possess 3-6 years of experience in a machining shop environmentIn-depth understanding of specimen preparationMay have earned Associate degree mechanical related fieldDepth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional conceptsWorking knowledge of machine shop safety protocolStrong computer skillsAbility to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
Physical Demands:
Frequency of required physical force: ModerateLifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasionAbility to stand on feet for long periods of timeAbility to lift 50+lbs periodically#LI-TK1
Company OverviewElement 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 StatementAt 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)
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