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

Salary: $20- $25/hr DOE 

• Perform metallurgical sectioning, mounting, polishing, and routine evaluations in an aerospace metallics lab
• Perform microscopic evaluations including grain size, coating thickness, machining artefacts, hardness
• Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day with supervision
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience with tensile, hardness, or other mechanical testing is a plus
• Overtime is periodically required. Weekend coverage is required ~4 weekends per year.

• Must be US Citizen. Position requires security clearance plus clearance of 7 year background check and 10 panel drug screen.
• HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 4 year degree in a  science field is preferred.
• Functional in Microsoft office products (TEAMS, Word, Excel, Windows 10 and newer operating systems)
• Equipment experience: abrasive saws, precision saws, metallographic mounting presses and polishers. Microscope, optical and digital. Scanning electron microscope is a plus.
• Laboratory experience: safety practices; handling chemicals, beakers, bottles; hot surfaces; small work areas with multiple workers in the same space.
• Aerospace manufacturing or laboratory experience. NADCAP/ISO 17025 is a plus.

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.