Building Products Testing Technician

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. The primary function of the Building Products Testing Technician is to perform testing on anchor bolts in concrete and all associated tasks related to quality and safety requirements under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor.

Salary: $25- $30/hr DOE

• Install anchor bolts per manufacturers published instructions.
• Use power tools and hand tools associated with installing concrete anchors and fixing wood or aluminum form work, as well as general testing laboratory work.
• Understand and perform testing in accordance with applicable test standards associated with concrete anchors.
• Input raw data into Microsoft Excel or other data analysis software.
• Maintain established production rates for performing anchor testing.
• Work independently when given instructions.
• Assist with equipment & materials inventory.
• Assist with assembling and pouring concrete slabs.
• Maintain test equipment, tools and machinery, and promptly report any malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe working environment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have valid Driver's License, or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment.

Physical Demands

• Frequency of required physical force:
  Often
• Lifting requirements: lifting < 50 lbs often and > 50 lbs periodically.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Other

Skills and Abilities

• 2-5 years' relatable experience is preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle within Element company policies. A valid driver's license is required.
• Good mathematical knowledge required.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with basic hand/power tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs.

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.

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.