Test Technician - Surrey, Canada - Element Materials Technology

Element Materials Technology

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:
Element has an opportunity for a

Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team.

As a member of the operations team, the Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Analysis of waterphysical, chemical and microbiological parameters
Operation of equipment like ICP-OES, ICP-MS, pH / EC / TDS meters, UVvisible spectrophotometers, ovens, furnaces, incubators, fusion machines
Performs tests as directed by customer specifications
At times operates under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
Interacts periodically with customers
Schedules internal calibration of equipment
Gathers and records test data
Constructs and maintains various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order with little supervision

Skills / Qualifications:

Working knowledge of laboratory safety
HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a testing related field
Analyzes and compiles testing data from the tests performed
Basic understanding of testing concepts
Possess computer skills

Physical Demands:

Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate)
Lifting requirements: lifting

50 lbs. on occasion

Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

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Company

Overview:
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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".