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Element Materials Technology

Test Technician

Middlesbrough
Posted about 17 hours ago
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Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. 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 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.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and perform material tests on specimens in support of the Aerospace Sector
  • Ensure specimens are prepared and tested in accordance with documented internal procedures
  • Ensure that jigs/fixtures and associated test equipment are prepared and used in accordance with documented procedures and standards
  • The direct/indirect mechanical and physical testing of metallic materials
  • Ensure LIMS worksheets are filled out correctly and in accordance with Element quality system
  • Order laboratory consumables where applicable
  • Demonstrate testing to visitors, inspectors, and auditors as required
  • Maintain high levels of laboratory housekeeping across all activities
  • Ensure Health & Safety is enforced in working areas
  • Ensure Element Quality System is enforced in working areas, including maintenance of equipment

Skills / Qualifications

  • Good general education including English, Maths, and Science
  • Higher qualification in Engineering, and an ability to read and interpret engineering drawings would be advantageous
  • Ability to work alone the majority of the work day; only requiring assistance for clarification or confirmation of test procedures
  • Understands what must be completed each work day and takes the initiative to complete those tasks properly and timely
  • Ability to take testing projects from initial set up to completion and ready for report writing
  • Read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required. May schedule customer visits for test review and customer resolution(s)
  • Employee will develop a proven ability to set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under minimal supervision and technical input

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Benefits Of Working At Element

  • 33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public
  • x4 Life Assurance
  • Legal & General Pension scheme employer contribution up to 6%
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay
  • Flexible Working
  • Cycle Scheme
  • Free Onsite Refreshments
  • Recommend a Friend Bonus
  • Perks At Work Discount Scheme

To apply please email derek.grist@element.com

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

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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.

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.

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Skills

Material Testing
Mechanical Testing
Physical Testing
Engineering Drawings Interpretation
LIMS
Quality System Compliance
Health & Safety Compliance
Specimen Preparation
Laboratory Housekeeping
Technical Reporting

Location

Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

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