What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ballastics Technician position at Element Materials Technology?
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Ballastics 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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ballistic testing in accordance with NIJ 06 standards and other applicable specifications.
- Prepare and set up test materials, including ballistic gelatin, armor panels, and firearms.
- Operate and maintain ballistic test equipment, including chronographs, high-speed cameras, and data acquisition systems.
- Document and analyze test results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Perform regular maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
- Ensure all testing activities follow safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
- Work collaboratively with engineers and quality assurance teams to interpret results and support product development.
- Maintain detailed records and generate test reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in troubleshooting test failures and identifying potential improvements in test processes.
Skills / Qualifications
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to precision in testing procedures.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols and adherence to testing standards.
- Physical ability to lift test materials and operate equipment safely.
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
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.
