Test Technician

Element Materials Technology • Anaheim, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Element is hiring a Test Technician for its Anaheim, California laboratory. The role is part of the operations team and performs routine and non-routine testing assignments within the assigned department, ensuring timely and accurate results under direct supervision. The technician is expected to follow established safety rules, the code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

The position involves preparing material specimens—including plastics, composites, and some metals—for testing; carrying out tests to customer specifications after training; maintaining equipment and performing quality checks; recording and analyzing test data; and constructing and maintaining test fixtures and other laboratory equipment. The technician may communicate with customers by email, telephone, or Teams and may perform testing under the direction of a supervisor or senior test technician.

The stated salary is $21–$23 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to lift less than 50 pounds often and more than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds periodically.

Nice To Haves

• College or vocational school coursework.
• Two years of experience in a testing environment or manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of material testing concepts.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens, including plastics, composites, and some metals, for testing.
• Perform tests according to customer specifications after completing training.
• Communicate with customers as needed by email, telephone, or Teams.
• Perform regular equipment maintenance and quality checks.
• Gather and record test data using computer data entry.
• Construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to keep them in proper working order, with little supervision.
• Analyze and compile data from tests performed.
• Perform testing under the direction of a supervisor or senior test technician as needed.
• Follow established safety rules, the code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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