Element Materials Technology

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machinist to join their rapidly expanding team. The Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications.
• Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements.
• Requires little supervision and technical input from Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or Engineer.
• Mentors and trains less experienced machinists through effective communication of machining processes and technical data.
• Transfers technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements to meet customer expectations.
• Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance.
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety.
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomed.
• Must have earned Associate degree in related testing or science field and/or possess 3-6 years of experience in a machining shop environment.
• In-depth understanding of specimen preparation.
• May have earned Associate degree in a mechanical related field.
• Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments, and dimensional concepts.
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus.

Additional Information

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