Mechanical Technician
Mechanical Technician
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Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a skilled and detailoriented Mechanical Technician to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for destructive material testing. In this role you will perform mechanical tests on materials and components to evaluate their strength durability and failure points. Youll work closely with engineers production staff and other technicians to ensure equipment runs efficiently and safely.
Salary: $24 $28/hour (Depending on Experience) $1.00 for Shift Differential
Shift 2: 19:30pm Monday through Friday
Responsibilities
- Review customer specification and work closely with the project manager to adhere to requirements
- Set up and operate mechanical testing equipment including tensile testers impact testers compression machines and hardness testers.
- Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment
- Monitor tests in progress and ensure proper data collection.
- Perform a variety of destructive tests (e.g. tensile fatigue bend shear and fracture tests) according to standard methods (ASTM ISO etc..
- Record detailed test results and reviewing the data to understand that the test performed accurately
- Support the machine shop at times to prepare specimens for testing including cutting grinding machining and polishing.
Skills / Qualifications
Skills/Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in mechanical technology materials testing or related field preferred.
- Experience in mechanical or materials testing (destructive testing preferred).
- Knowledge of standard mechanical testing methods and protocols (ASTM ISO) preferred.
- Previous experience in an appropriate Engineering environment is a distinct advantage
- Experience of working within a Mechanical testing environment is advantageous
- An understanding of a recognized Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
- Selfmotivated Technician with the ability to multitask organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
- Strong attention to detail accuracy and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a small team in a lab environment.
Working Conditions:
- Lab environment may have limited exposure to heat dust and machinery.
- Use of company provided PPE required (safety glasses)
- Standing lifting and handling materials for extended periods.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. more frequently lifting 10 to 15 lbs.
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 worlds 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
