Element has an opportunity for Associate Mechanical Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Kitchener, ON. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Associate 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 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.

If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in Canada as a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada. 

• Adhere and apply to Element safety procedure and requirements
• Review and understand technical test specifications with attention to detailed requirements
• Design/build modular test stands/fixtures with instrumentation for product testing. (Ex: Test stands/fixtures for environmental exposures, vibration, durability, hydraulics, etc.)
• Execute and assist materials tests including but not limited to environmental simulation, durability, tensile, impact, shock, corrosion, vibration, microscopy etc.
• Testing of a variety of materials and products including, plastics, metals, fabrics, electro-mechanical or electronic assemblies with applications in automotive, military, aerospace, electronics or consumer goods industries
• Set-up and verification of test equipment
• Test notes and record keeping with attention to detail according to Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures
• Computer data entry and report generating from standard templates
• Project and technical time tracking via computerized time management system
• Assistance and support the team to ensure daily testing and reporting and commitments are completed
• Adherence and contribution to Element’s Quality System and Standard Operating Procedures as assigned

• College Graduate or higher qualification
• 2 years relevant experience
• MS Office (Word, Excell and Outlook) and Contact Management System
• Data acquisition and signal conditioners
• Physical fitness and ability to withstand the challenging working conditions
• Strong and determined quality focus with indefatigable determination to get the job done
• Detail oriented and self-motivated team player with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to embrace new skills and apply them in a practical context is considered prerequisite

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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 world’s 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.