Mechanical Technician

Mechanical TechnicianJob LocationsUS-AL-HuntsvilleID2026-18327OverviewElement has an opportunity for aMechanical Technicianto join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a Global TIC business.Salary: $25- $30/hr DOEResponsibilitiesInterpretation of internal and client requirementsSupervising allocated staff and being responsible for the day to day management of the relevant discipline 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 analysisSkills / QualificationsWorking knowledge of laboratory safety Performs duties comparable to that of a Senior Technician, utilizing the added skills and knowledge that comes with earning an Associate's or bachelor's degree in a testing-related field Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of test according to customer specifications and requirements Requires minimal supervision and technical input of a Principal Technician, Project Coordinator or Test Engineer Possess the ability to mentor and train technicians who have less experience through effective communication of technical data Ability to transfer technical knowledge/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer specificationsPhysical Demands: Ability to work overtime and weekends on occasion Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate) Lifting requirements: lifting50 lbs. on occasion Ability to stand on feet for long periods of timeCompany OverviewElement 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 StatementAt 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.