Machinist
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Job Description
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Machinist to join our rapidly expanding team at our Wixom MI lab. Machinist will be responsible for the precision cutting and fabrication of testing specimens and other related material. The position duties include sample preparation of materials for testing to automotive specifications and procedures. The role must maintain high quality work with attention to detail while ensuring personal productivity and efficiency. Good communication skills are required along with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. The successful candidate will thrive in a high volume fast paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
- Designs setsup and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
- Requires little supervision and technical input of a Department Manager Principal Machinist Project Coordinator or Engineer
- Possesses the ability to mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of machining process and technical data
- Ability to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectations
- Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
- Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements
Skills / Qualifications
- Working knowledge of laboratory safety
- HS diploma or GED certificate preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomed
- Must have earned Associate degree in related testing or science field and/or possess 36 years of experience in a machining shop environment
- Indepth understanding of specimen preparation
- May have earned Associate degree mechanical related field
- Depth of understanding related to machining concepts measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
- Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
Physical Demands:
- Frequency of required physical force: 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 50lbs periodically
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.
Employment Type
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