Machinist

Element Materials Technology Chicago is seeking an experienced Machinist to join our growing team in Glendale Heights IL. Working with laboratory technicians engineers and metallurgists the Machinist will set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools to produce precision test specimens and components that meet specified dimensional and surface-finish requirements supporting critical material and product testing.

This position is ideal for a machinist who enjoys precision work problem-solving advanced materials fixture development and interpreting engineering drawings. Opportunities are available for continued technical development and career advancement.

Salary: $27- $32/hr DOE

Hours: 7am - 3pm (with earlier flexibiliy if needed)

Set up operate and monitor CNC and conventional machine tools including mills lathes saws grinders and related equipment to produce precision test specimens.
Machine metals alloys composites and other engineering materials for tensile fatigue fracture toughness impact hardness corrosion metallurgical and other materials testing.
Read and interpret engineering drawings work instructions customer specifications SOPs and GD&T requirements.
Program CNC machines and select appropriate tooling workholding cutting parameters and machining processes based on material and specimen requirements.
Perform precision machining to specified dimensional geometric and surface-finish requirements making necessary machine and program adjustments.
Inspect and verify completed specimens for conformance with applicable requirements before release for laboratory testing.
Identify and troubleshoot machining tooling equipment and material issues collaborating with laboratory and engineering personnel as needed.
Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation and follow applicable ASTM ISO customer Element safety and quality requirements.
Prioritize work to meet customer turnaround requirements maintain equipment and work areas and support continuous improvement in quality efficiency and productivity.

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of professional machining experience.
Experience operating CNC machining equipment including CNC mills and/or lathes.
Strong understanding of machining processes tooling feeds and speeds and work holding.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
Experience using precision measuring equipment including micrometers calipers gauges and similar inspection tools.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and troubleshoot machining issues.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technicians engineers and laboratory personnel.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
o Technical or vocational training in machining or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
o Experience programming and adjusting CNC equipment.
o Experience operating EDM waterjet or other specialized machining equipment.
Physical Demands
o Ability to stand for extended periods while performing machining activities.
o Ability to frequently lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds.
o Ability to perform work requiring a moderate level of physical exertion.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When 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.

While 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.

Industries 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.

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.