Mechanical Test Technician

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our growing team. The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for the measurement, test preparation, testing, and reporting of creep and stress rupture specimens.  The individual hired for this position will perform sample preparation of materials for testing to aerospace specifications and procedures. This individual must maintain high quality work with attention to detail while ensuring personal productivity, and efficiency. Good communication skills are required, along with a strong work ethic, and positive attitude. The successful applicant will thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment

Responsibilities
• Review and interpret written work instructions and customer testing drawings
• Conduct creep and stress rupture testing on metallic materials
• Operate creep frames, computer, and comparator
• Interpret basic blueprints and drawings
• Accurately use basic measuring devices, including tape measure, caliper, and micrometer
• Operate surface grinding equipment
• Read and interpret specifications pertaining to specimen dimension requirements
• Effectively prioritize work load and use of available resources within time constraints
• Observe proper safety procedures in a machine shop environment

Skills / Qualifications
Education:
• Educated to a good general standard including English and Math
• Degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant materials related discipline
• Hands-on job
• Sound mechanical bias
• Previous experience in an appropriate Engineering environment is a distinct advantage
• Experience of working within a Mechanical testing environment is advantageous

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