Associate Sample Prep Technician (2nd Shift)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Associate Sample Prep Technician (2^nd shift) to support metallurgical testing operations by preparing material samples for analysis. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and quality of metallurgical evaluations by performing precise sample cutting, mounting, polishing, and other preparatory procedures.

Second Shift: 1:00 - 9:30pm

Salary: $21 - $22/hour DOE (Depending on Experience) + $1.00 for shift differential

Prepare metallic samples for metallurgical testing, including cutting, grinding, and polishing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (i.e. cleaning) such as saws, grinders, and polishers.
• Ensure samples meet required specifications and industry standards for metallurgical analysis.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

• Read and understand customer purchase orders and standard operating procedures (SOP) to prepare the samples

• Adhere to company policies, quality control procedures, and safety regulations.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or metalworking environment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand what must be completed each workday and takes the initiative to complete those tasks properly and timely - does not need Senior/Principal Technician or management to explain what the task is.

Work Environment:

• Laboratory or industrial setting with exposure to chemicals, noise, and machinery.
• Use company provided personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats.
• May involve standing for extended periods and handling heavy materials.

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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