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Element is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Computed Radiography (CR) Trainee to join our Hillsboro, OR lab team. This position provides a unique opportunity to build a career in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) through hands-on training and certification in CR.
The successful candidate will learn to inspect critical aerospace components using advanced radiographic inspection techniques. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work, can maintain focus during repetitive tasks, and are eager to learn specialized skills in a highly regulated environment.
Schedule & Compensation:
Employees must be willing to work:
- Overtime as required
- Occasional weekends
- Occasional holidays
- Alternate schedules when operational or customer requirements demand additional support
Pay rate: $21.00-$24.00 per hour DOE
Responsibilities
As a Trainee, you will receive formal training and on-the-job experience in computed radiography inspection processes, including:
- Assisting with radiographic inspections of large aerospace and jet-engine airfoil components
- Positioning components and imaging plates within inspection vaults
- Operating X-ray equipment and related inspection systems in accordance with safety procedures
- Scanning imaging plates and processing digital radiographic images
- Reviewing images for customer-specific quality requirements
- Following detailed inspection procedures and documentation requirements
- Maintaining compliance with radiation safety, quality, and customer standards
- Working closely with certified NDT personnel during training and certification
- Supporting the shipment and handling of inspected parts and related documentation
- Potentially cross-training in additional NDT methods, including penetrant testing, as business needs require
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to learn technical concepts and procedures quickly
- Basic computer proficiency and comfort using software-based systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to following procedures
- Ability to maintain concentration during repetitive work activities
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Ability to work independently after training
Physical requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to safely handle and position large aerospace components
- Ability to move throughout the lab environment frequently
- Capability to perform work requiring physical stamina and attention to detail
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to learn technical concepts and procedures quickly
- Basic computer proficiency and comfort using software-based systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to following procedures
- Ability to maintain concentration during repetitive work activities
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Ability to work independently after training
- Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to safely handle and position large aerospace components
- Ability to move throughout the lab environment frequently
- Physical stamina for job duties
- Willingness to work overtime as required
- Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
- Willingness to work alternate schedules when operational or customer requirements demand additional support
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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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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.
