What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Technician position at Element Materials Technology?
Test Technician
Job Locations US-MN-St. Paul
2025-15342
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Associate 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
Prepare material specimens for testing
- Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
- Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and / or a Department Manager
- Gather and record test data
- Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment
- Possess the ability to work alone periodically throughout the work day with supervision
- Understand what must be completed each work day and takes the initiative to complete those tasks properly and timely - does not need Senior / Principal Technician or management to explain what the task is.
- Ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required
- Able to develop a proven ability to set up and perform a variety of tests according to customer specifications under the supervision and technical input of Senior / Principal
Skills / Qualifications
Physical Demands :
50 lbs. on occasion
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.
