About this role
Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Metallurgical Test Technician in our Wixom, MI lab to safely perform testing in accordance with established SOP and QA procedures conducting Material and Metallurgical Testing within the laboratory.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of test samples by sectioning with precision abrasive saws
- Mounting/grinding/polishing of specimens
- Hardness testing: Vickers and Knoop
- Macro and micro photography
- Basic metallurgical testing: coating thickness, case depth, image analysis, etc
- Summarizes test results using basic mathematical calculations and data reductions
- Testing is conducted on many alloys including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, copper, etc.
- Maintain related test equipment, tools and machinery in good working condition
Skills / Qualifications
- 1-2 years in the TIC sector is preferred, but not required
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, standard operating procedures, and national and international testing specifications
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
- Ability to remain calm when faced with pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs
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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.
Other facts
About Element Materials Technology
The Element Materials Technology Group is one of the world’s leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services for a diverse range of products, materials, and technologies in advanced industrial supply chains where failure in use is not an option.
Headquartered in London, UK, Element’s c.9,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists, work across a global network of over 270+ locations, support customers from early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production ensuring their products are safe and sustainable, and achieve market access.
In 2021, Element set out its new, industry leading environmental commitments, adopting science-based targets and committing to net zero emissions across its entire global business by 2035. These environmental commitments follow Element’s achievement of the highest ESG ranking in the testing, inspection and certification industry from Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research and data.
What you'll do
- The Metallurgy Technician will prepare test samples, conduct various metallurgical tests, and summarize test results. They will also maintain related test equipment and tools in good working condition.
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