Machinist

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machinist to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the machine shop and insures timely and accurate test materials are provided to the testing departments. 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.

Compensation: $24-28/hour (depending on experience)

Weekend and Overtime is required 

Responsibilities

• Use of bandsaws, manual and CNC lathes, and mills to machine a variety of metals into suitable test specimens
• Ensure safe operation of machinery at all times
• Ensure all material is machined correctly to customer/industry specifications
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectations
• Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
• Gather and record dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements

Skills / Qualifications

• 2-5-years' experience working in machine shops preferred (training will be provided)

• Good problem-solving skills

• Need to be willing to take the initiative and work with minimal supervision (after training)

• Pro-active attitude and willing to take on new tasks and projects

• Able to be flexible with hours/days worked as overtime and weekend working is required

• Good understanding of measurements and measuring tools

• Attention to detail and able to read and understand specifications

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.