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Element is looking for a Metallurgical Sample Prep Technician to join our laboratory team in Daleville, IN.\nNo metallurgy experience? No problem.\nWe're seeking dependable, motivated individuals who are eager to learn and comfortable working in a laboratory and industrial environment. If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy working with tools or equipment, and take pride in being reliable, we'd love to hear from you.\nCompensation: $20.00-$23.00 per hour\nResponsibilities\nPrepare material samples for testing and evaluation\nOperate laboratory preparation equipment\nGrind, polish, mount, and process metal samples\nWork with laboratory chemicals, acids, and fume hoods\nLog and track samples through the testing processHelp maintain equipment and support daily lab operations\nSafely handle materials and components up to 40 lbs\nSkills / Qualifications\nReliable attendance and strong work ethic\nComfortable with hands-on, physical work\nWillingness to learn and take direction\nAbility to prioritize tasks and solve problems\nComfortable working around machinery, chemicals, and industrial materials\nMechanical aptitude or manufacturing experience is a plus but not required\nCompany Overview\nElement 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’.\nWhen 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.\nWhile 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.\nIndustries 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.\nDiversity Statement\nAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. 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