Machine Operator

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machine Operator to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The operator position must be proficient in several core business skills including but not limited to compliance with established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated by the requirements of specifications and standards
• Performs a variety of grinding and machining tasks according to the instructions from the Supervisor based on applicable specifications and requirements
• Understands the technical requirements for the specimens as advised and ensure compliance in terms of readiness of the specimens
• Possesses the ability to communicate with the team and the Supervisor
• Maintains equipment and follows all aspects of preventative maintenance
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• ITI certified or equivalent trade skills in machining
• Possess at least 2 years of relevant experience in a machining shop environment using manually operated machines
• Well-developed understanding of specimen preparation
• Skilled in using machines, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
• Computer skills would be an advantage
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
• Experience in driving a forklift is an advantage
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
• Lifting requirements: lifting <20kgs often and > 20kgs on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 20+kgs periodically
  
  

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.