Materials Test Technician

Element Materials Technology • Indianapolis, IN

28d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tensile, hardness, or other mechanical testing is a plus
• Scanning electron microscope is a plus.
• NADCAP/ISO 17025 is a plus.
• Previous lab experience or NADCAP/ISO accreditation exposure is preferred.
• Self driven with excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical sectioning, mounting, polishing, and routine evaluations
• Evaluations include grain size, coating thickness, machining artefacts, hardness (ASTM E8, E18, E112, E384, E571)
• Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day requiring minimal oversite
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required
• Able to develop a proven ability to set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under the supervision and technical input of Senior Engineer or Manager
• Overtime is periodically required. Weekend coverage is required ~4 weekends per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED