Machine Operator

Company: Exova
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Machine Operator/Finisher to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, this position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

* Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
* Sets up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
* Requires minimal supervision and technical input from Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project
* Coordinator, or Engineer
* Possesses the ability to mentor and train colleagues who have less experience through effective communication of machining process and technical data

Skills / Qualifications

* Associates degree or vocational certificate in a mechanical related field plus three (3) to five (5) years of advanced machine operation experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Working knowledge of machine operation and laboratory safety
* In-depth understanding of specimen preparation
* Possess a solid understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments, and dimensional concepts

NOTE: This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. - 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

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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 6,500 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".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, and/or protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

TIC Council Statement

Element is proud to be a full member of the Testing, Inspection & Certification Council (the "TIC Council"), an international association representing independent testing, inspection and certification companies.

Members of the TIC Council must implement and abide by the TIC Council Compliance Code. Element has therefore issued an overarching Code of Conduct which is supported by our Compliance Programme. A copy of the Code of Conduct and more information about our Compliance Programme can be found in the Governance and Integrity section of www.element.com.

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