Machinist - Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Element Materials Technology

Element Materials Technology

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Overview:

Responsibilities:

Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
Designs, setsup and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
Requires little supervision and technical input of a Department Manager, Principal Machinist, Project Coordinator or Engineer
Possesses the ability to mentor and train machinists who have less experience through effective communication of machining process and technical data
Ability to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectations
Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements

Skills / Qualifications:

Working knowledge of laboratory safety
HS diploma or GED certificate preferred; College or vocational school coursework welcomed
Must have earned Associate degree in related testing or science field and/or possess 36 years of experience in a machining shop environment
Indepth understanding of specimen preparation
May have earned Associate degree mechanical related field
Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
Strong computer skills

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

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".