Materials Test Technician

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Materials Test Technician (2nd Shift) to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the Mechanical Test Department, the Materials Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.  

Element Daleville is a materials testing laboratory located in Daleville, Indiana, supporting aerospace, defense, and critical manufacturing customers across the region. Core capabilities include mechanical testing, metallurgical evaluation, and chemistry testing for metals and alloys used in high-performance applications. Services include tensile testing (room and elevated temperature), hardness testing, Charpy and Izod impact testing, metallography and microstructural evaluation, weld testing and welder qualification support, macroetch and weld macro examination, heat treatment services, stress rupture and creep rupture testing, and metallurgical failure analysis support.  If you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Salary: $20- $24/hr DOE 

Responsibilities

• Performs tests as directed by customer specifications, including, but not limited to: Room and Elevated Temperature Tensile; Stress and Creep Rupture; Charpy and IZOD; Hardness; Heat Treatment; Bend; Hydrogen Embrittlement
• At times operates under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Interacts periodically with customers
• Adheres to all Element Safety Standards
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with Element's established Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepares material specimens for testing
• Ensures tests are performed using calibrated and well-maintained equipment
• Operates equipment per manufacturer and safety requirements
• Gathers and records test data, determining material conformance to customer requirements and industry standards

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
• Analyzes and compiles testing data from the tests performed
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills; ability to use Microsoft Office Applications
• 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 and >50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

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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.