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Test Technician
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Performs environmental simulation testing including vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, and salt spray, documenting setups and results under direct supervision.
About this role
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the 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 direct supervision.
Salary: $20- $30/hr DOE
Responsibilities
- Sets up and conducts environmental simulation tests specifically focused on Dynamics: Vibration and Shock, but also including
- Climatics: Temperature/Humidity, Thermal Shock, Salt Spray, HALT, IP and NEMA Spray, Drop, Compression, Cargo Bounce,
- Accelerated Weathering, Acceleration, Altitude, Thermal Vacuum, and Pressure.
- Documents test setup, progression, and results
- Organizes and documents data for each assigned project in the project’s test log
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and instrumentation
- Interacts with customers during the testing process, periodically assists with troubleshooting and development and schedule modifications
- Performs preventive maintenance on test and support equipment
- Performs responsibilities in compliance with all Company policies including but not limited to Terms and Conditions, Trade
- Compliance, treatment of others, moral code of conduct, and Employee Handbook
- Performs responsibilities in adherence to all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to safety, environment, and corporate governance
- Applies the principals of 5S (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) in the performance of daily work responsibilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe work area
- Abides by and ensures that all duties are performed in accordance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE), Trade
- Compliance, and Quality practices, policies, and regulations
- Maintains customer confidentiality at all times
Skills / Qualifications
Working knowledge of laboratory safety
HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a testing related field - dynamics testing preferred
Analyzes and compiles testing data from the tests performed
Basic understanding of testing concepts- dynamics preferred
Possess computer skills
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
Physical Demands:
- Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (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
- Willing to work split shift or overnight shift to support testing when needed.
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.
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