Senior Materials Test Technician

Element Materials Technology • Racine, WI

4d • $25 - $32

About The Position

Element is seeking a Senior Test Technician (Materials) to join its operations team. The role performs routine and non-routine testing assignments within the assigned department, ensuring timely and accurate results with minimal direct supervision. The technician is expected to follow established safety rules, the code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

The position is based in a customer laboratory, with testing applications mostly involving packaging materials, though the work is not limited to those materials. Recent graduates are welcome to apply. The advertised salary is $25–$32 per hour, depending on experience. Element is a global testing, inspection, and certification company whose work helps customers ensure products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Requirements

• Ability to perform lower- to intermediate-complexity testing.
• Ability to work alone for most of the workday, seeking assistance only for clarification or confirmation of test procedures as needed.
• Effective time management and accountability for assigned testing.
• Ability to manage testing projects from start to finish and complete each step properly.
• Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and conduct testing accordingly.
• Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DSC, DMA, TGA, Melt Flow, Environmental Stress Cracking (ESCR), and Mechanical Test Strength (MTS).
• Materials or Polymer Engineering degree.
• Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine materials testing assignments.
• Ensure testing is completed accurately and on time with little supervision or technical input.
• Take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly.
• Read and interpret customer specifications and perform testing in accordance with them.
• Construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to meet client needs and keep equipment in proper working order.
• Maintain and repair equipment.
• Hold team members and peer technicians accountable for testing requirements.
• Follow established safety rules, the code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed