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As a member of the operations team, the Senior Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal 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.\nSalary: $26- $38/hr DOE\nResponsibilities\nMechanical testing, primarily of metallic materials (Tension, compression, bending, shear, impact, hardness)\nInterpretation of specifications and client requirements\nOperating complex mechanical testing equipment\nMaintaining accurate and systematic records\nPerforming other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory\nPerforming general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, Quality as well as Health and Safety system\nApplication of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment\nReport writing, data interpretation and analysis\nInternal and external communication\nManage flow of work and timelines to meet due dates\nSkills / Qualifications\nEducated to a good general standard including English and Math\nAssociates Degree level or equivalent in mechanical or materials science or another relevant materials related discipline\nHands-on job sometimes involving safely lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds\nExperience of working within a mechanical testing environment is advantageous\nAn understanding of a recognized Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial\nWorking knowledge of ASTM, ISO, or equivalent mechanical testing standards\nSelf motivated Test Technician with the ability to multi task, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory\n Excellent attention to detail\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nA team player attitude\nExcellent analytical and problem solving skills\nOther Skills and Abilities:\nPossesses the ability to perform lower to intermediate complex testing.\nAbility to work alone the majority of the work day; only requiring assistance for clarification or confirmation of test procedures.\nEffectively manages time and practices accountability for the testing to be performed.\nAbility to take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly.\nAbility to hold team members accountable for the testing requirements.\nAdvanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required in accordance with customer specifications.\nAbility to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order based on client needs.\nAbility to maintain and repair equipment.\nEnsures timely and accurate results with little supervision and technical input.\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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