Element Materials Technology

ETCH Technician Trainee

Job Locations US-SC-Piedmont
ID
2026-19931

Overview

Element is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Technician Trainee. No prior ETCH or NDT experience is required. Through a structured training program, you'll learn specialized inspection and chemical processing techniques that support critical aerospace components and develop toward Inspector certification.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a long-term career path with advancement opportunities and continued skill development.

 

This is a second shift position (1:00pm-9:00pm M-F) with a starting hourly rate of $20.00 with a $3.00 shift differential added.

 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Move and process parts through chemical treatment operations.
  • Inspect component surfaces for defects, irregularities, and quality concerns.
  • Follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, and quality standards.
  • Use hand tools and basic equipment to support production activities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and production records.
  • Participate in training programs leading to advanced certifications and career progression.

Skills / Qualifications

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work.
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude and experience using basic hand tools.
  • Dependable work ethic and interest in long-term career growth.

We welcome candidates from:

  • Manufacturing and assembly environments
  • Warehouse and production operations
  • Food service and fast-paced process-driven workplaces
  • Construction, landscaping, agriculture, or other outdoor labor roles

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 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.

 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

 

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