Test Technician

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team at our Anaheim, CA Lab. As a member of the operations team, the 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 test technician 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: $21- $23/hr Depending on Experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing material specimens (plastics, composites, some metals) for testing
• Performs tests as directed by customer specifications upon completion of training
• Ability to communicate with customers as needed via email / telephone/ TEAMs
• Performs regular maintenance on equipment and quality checks
• Gathers and records test data via computer data entry (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
• Constructs and maintains various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order with little supervision
• Analyzes and compiles testing data from the tests performed
• As needed, performs testing under supervisor or a senior test technician

Skills / Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed but not required.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in a testing environment or manufacturing
• Basic understanding of material testing concepts
• Possess computer skills (Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMs)
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate)
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and >50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

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.