Machinist (2nd Shift)

Job description

Machinist (2nd Shift)

Job Locations

US-OH-Fairfield

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Overview

Machinist (2nd Shift)

We are looking for a skilled Machinist to join our Materials Testing team. In this role, you will manufacture precision test specimens and components from a wide variety of metallic and engineering materials.

You will operate CNC and conventional machining equipment and work closely with laboratory technicians, engineers, and metallurgists to produce specimens that meet exact dimensional, geometric, and surface-finish requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a machinist who enjoys precision work, problem solving, and working with advanced materials and wants to apply their skills in a laboratory environment supporting some of the world's most demanding industries.

Salary: $25- $30/hr + $1 shift differential DOE

Hours: Monday - Friday: 2:00pm-10:00pm

Responsibilities

Machine test specimens from metals, alloys, composites, and other engineering materials.

Set up and operate CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, lathes, saws, grinders, and related equipment.

Program CNC machines and make program adjustments as necessary.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and GD&T.

Manufacture specimens for tensile, fatigue, fracture toughness, compression, impact, hardness, corrosion, metallurgical, and other materials testing.

Select appropriate tooling, cutting parameters, workholding, and machining processes based on material and specimen requirements.

Perform precision machining to tight dimensional tolerances and specified surface finishes.

Inspect completed specimens using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other precision measurement equipment.

Verify specimen dimensions and quality before releasing work for laboratory testing.

Maintain accurate production and inspection documentation.

Identify machining or material issues and work with laboratory and engineering personnel to resolve them.

Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas in accordance with Element's safety and quality requirements.

Follow applicable ASTM, ISO, customer, and Element procedures and specifications.

Prioritize work to meet customer turnaround requirements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve quality, productivity, and laboratory turnaround time.

Skills / Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

3+ years of professional machining experience.

Experience operating CNC machining equipment.

Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, feeds, speeds, and workholding.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Experience using precision measurement equipment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot machining issues.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with technicians, engineers, and laboratory personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

CNC programming experience and knowledge of G-code.

Experience with CNC milling and turning.

Experience machining aerospace alloys, titanium, nickel alloys, stainless steel, aluminum, or other difficult-to-machine materials.

Experience preparing specimens for mechanical or materials testing.

Experience working to ASTM, ISO, SAE, or aerospace specifications.

CAD/CAM experience.

Experience in an aerospace manufacturing, materials testing, metallurgical laboratory, or TIC environment.

Experience working with tight tolerances and complex specimen geometries.

Physical Demands:

Frequency of required physical force: 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 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.

Who can apply

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