Epropelled has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations QA team, the Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing. Preparing samples, testing & reporting results within the department assignments and ensures timely and accurate test results under minimal 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
* Set up, monitor and measure each unique test and record all data onto our database
* Ensure test samples are stored and handled correctly
* Take part in test preparation by cutting, sizing, labelling and affixing samples
* Assist with deliveries, sign in and booking in of samples.
* Interpretation of internal and client requirements
* Operating complex mechanical testing equipment
* Maintaining accurate and systematic records
* Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory
* Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, Quality as well as Health and Safety system
* Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment
* Report writing, data interpretation and analysis
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Requirements
Skills / Qualifications
* Educated to a good general standard including English and Math
* Associates Degree level or equivalent in mechanical or materials science or another relevant materials related discipline
* Practical, hands on experience
* Experience of working within a mechanical testing environment is advantageous
* An understanding of a recognized Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
* Working knowledge of ASTM, ISO, or equivalent mechanical testing standards
* Self motivated Test Technician with the ability to multi task, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A team player attitude
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Other Skills and Abilities:
* Possesses the ability to perform lower to intermediate complex testing.
* Ability to work alone the majority of the work day; only requiring assistance for clarification or confirmation of test procedures.
* Effectively manages time and practices accountability for the testing to be performed.
* Ability to take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly.
* Ability to hold team members and peer technicians accountable for the testing requirements.
* Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required in accordance with customer specifications.
* Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order based on client needs.
* Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
* Ensures timely and accurate results with little supervision and technical input.
* Be confident to perform lower to intermediate testing of projects (once trained)
* Educated to a good standard
* Have strong attention to detail, be analytical as well as having good written and verbal skills (can use a computer)
* Priorities and coordinate a busy workload
* Able to work alone at times and complete testing projects from start to finish
Benefits
* Company pension
* Employee stock purchase plan
* Free parking
* On-site parking