Machinist

Element has an opening for a CNC Operator/Machinist. The CNC Operator/Machinist will be responsible for the precision cutting and fabrication of testing specimens and other related material. The position duties include sample preparation of materials for testing to automotive specifications and procedures. The role 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 candidate will thrive in a high volume, fast paced environment.

Operate vertical/horizontal band saws to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
• Use saw to cut test specimens according to prescribed spec or work order
• Accurately use basic measuring devices, including tape measure, caliper, and micrometer
• Operate CNC Mills and Lathes in the machining of steel and aluminum specimens for tensile and impact sharpy testing according to customer specs.
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements

• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• Understanding of specimen preparation preferred
• Understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
• Strong computer skills a plus

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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 or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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