Senior Test Technician

Element Materials Technology•New Berlin, WI

1d•$26 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for a Senior Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Senior 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 minimal 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.

Requirements

Educated to a good general standard including English and Math
Associates Degree level or equivalent in mechanical or materials science or another relevant materials related discipline
Hands-on job sometimes involving safely lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds
Self motivated Test Technician with the ability to multi task, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A team player attitude
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience of working within a mechanical testing environment is advantageous
An understanding of a recognized Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
Working knowledge of ASTM, ISO, or equivalent mechanical testing standards

Responsibilities

Mechanical testing, primarily of metallic materials (Tension, compression, bending, shear, impact, hardness)
Interpretation of specifications and client requirements
Operating complex mechanical testing equipment
Maintaining accurate and systematic records
Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory
Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, Quality as well as Health and Safety system
Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment
Report writing, data interpretation and analysis
Internal and external communication
Manage flow of work and timelines to meet due dates
Possesses the ability to perform lower to intermediate complex testing.
Ability to work alone the majority of the work day; only requiring assistance for clarification or confirmation of test procedures.
Effectively manages time and practices accountability for the testing to be performed.
Ability to take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly.
Ability to hold team members accountable for the testing requirements.
Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required in accordance with customer specifications.
Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order based on client needs.
Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
Ensures timely and accurate results with little supervision and technical input.