Stress Rupture Creep Shift Lead 3 (10-630am)
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Job Location:
Huntington Beach, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 33
Posted on:
26-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Stress Rupture and Creep Test Technician to serve as a Shift Lead 3 responsible for coordinating high-temperature mechanical testing and ensuring operational excellence across the lab. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership scheduling and resource management responsibilities to support company goals in Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC).
Salary: $25.40 - $33.87/hour Depending on Experience ($2.00 Shift Differential)
Shift: 10-6:30am
Responsibilities
Leadership & Coordination
- Lead daily shift operations in the Stress Rupture and Creep testing lab ensuring smooth execution of test programs and alignment with production schedules.
- Scheduling: Develop and maintain the departments daily weekly and project-based schedules to ensure resources are appropriately allocated and deadlines are met.
- Serve as the primary liaison for shift-to-shift communication and coordination with other departments including engineering maintenance and quality.
- Support and mentor technicians fostering a culture of accountability teamwork and continuous improvement.
Testing Oversight
- Coordinate and oversee all testing activities to ensure accuracy compliance with specifications and timely completion of test programs.
- Set up calibrate and maintain test frames and furnaces in accordance with ASTM and internal procedures (e.g. ASTM E139 E292).
- Verify and validate data acquisition temperature control and loading systems for accuracy and performance.
- Collaborate Element HB Customer Service Representatives to provide real-time updates on test progress sample loading and completion timelines.
Quality & Compliance
- Calibration Schedule Management: Maintain and oversee the calibration schedule ensuring all test systems and measurement tools remain compliant and operational.
- Calibration Tracking: Track document and verify calibration records for all instruments and equipment in use.
- Ensure all tests are conducted and recorded in accordance with company quality standards and customer requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete and accurate documentation.
Operational Excellence
- SQDC Leadership: Lead the departments SQDC activities and reporting ensuring continuous alignment with organizational performance goals.
- Consumables Tracking: Monitor and manage inventory of consumables ensuring timely ordering and availability of necessary supplies to prevent downtime.
- 5S Project Leadership: Drive and report on 5S initiatives to maintain a clean organized and efficient laboratory environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety data reliability and testing throughput.
Skills / Qualifications
- Education: Associates degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent technical training preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in mechanical testing (creep stress rupture tensile or fatigue) preferably in an aerospace or materials lab environment.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Familiarity with mechanical test systems (ATS) and data acquisition software.
- Understanding of high-temperature materials testing standards and furnace control systems.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings specifications and quality documentation.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong organizational and scheduling capabilities.
- Excellent communication and cross-departmental collaboration.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and data integrity.
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a high-temperature lab environment.
- Extended periods of standing bending and manual work.
- Use of appropriate PPE including heat-resistant gloves face shields and safety glasses.
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.
Key Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Stress Analysis
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Mathcad
- CAD
- Airframe
- Assembly Experience
- Fabrication
- Maintenance
- Catia
- Aviation Experience
About Company
We Are Element A global provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services for a diverse range of materials and products in sectors where failure in service is not an option. As one of the leading providers of testing, inspection and certification services to many of the world ... View more
