Element has an opportunity for a CNC Machinist to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the CNC Machinist position performs a variety of routine machining assignments. Candidates 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.
Salary: $25- $40/hr DOE
Responsibilities
• Designs, sets-up 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• 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 3-6 years of experience in a machining shop environment• In-depth 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• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus
Physical Demands:• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically
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.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Associate degree in a related testing or science field and/or 3–6 years of experience in a machining shop environment
- Understanding of specimen preparation
- Understanding of machining concepts, measuring instruments, and dimensional concepts
- Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocols
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 50 pounds occasionally
Element Materials Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, floating holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted, with flexibility to use time off in many teams. This breadth of options adds practical value beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee Assistance Program support, recognition programs, and “Smarter Working” flexibility are featured as part of the package. These offerings support day-to-day wellbeing and work–life fit.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive in certain roles and markets, with location-based variation enabling stronger packages for some. This creates opportunities to land better-aligned offers when role and site match well.
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What We Do
The Element Materials Technology Group is one of the world’s leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services for a diverse range of products, materials, and technologies in advanced industrial supply chains where failure in use is not an option. Headquartered in London, UK, Element’s c.9,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists, work across a global network of over 270+ locations, support customers from early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production ensuring their products are safe and sustainable, and achieve market access. In 2021, Element set out its new, industry leading environmental commitments, adopting science-based targets and committing to net zero emissions across its entire global business by 2035. These environmental commitments follow Element’s achievement of the highest ESG ranking in the testing, inspection and certification industry from Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research and data.









