Senior Materials Test Technician

Element Materials Technology • Racine, WI

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About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Senior Test Technician (Materials) to join its operations team. The position performs routine and non-routine testing assignments within the assigned department and ensures timely, accurate test results with minimal direct supervision. The role is located 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 technician is expected to follow established safety rules, the code of conduct, and company policies and procedures. The role requires managing testing projects from start to finish, interpreting customer specifications, maintaining and repairing test fixtures and laboratory equipment, and working largely independently. Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. is required. The posted salary is $25–$32 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Ability to perform lower- to intermediate-complexity testing.
• Ability to work alone for the majority of the workday, seeking assistance mainly for clarification or confirmation of test procedures.
• Ability to manage time effectively and be accountable for assigned testing.
• Ability to take testing projects from start to finish and complete each step properly.
• Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and conduct testing in accordance with them.
• Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment based on client needs.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing assignments within the assigned department.
• Ensure test results are timely and accurate with little supervision or technical input.
• Manage testing projects from start to finish and complete each step properly.
• Read and understand customer specifications and perform required testing in accordance with them.
• Construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure they are in proper working order based on client needs.
• Maintain and repair equipment.
• Manage time effectively and take accountability for testing to be performed.
• Hold team members and peer technicians accountable for testing requirements.
• Comply with 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