Machinist I

Element has an opportunity for a Composites Machinist to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Machining position performs a variety of routine and non-routine machining assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.  The technician positions 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: $22- $30/hr DOE 

• Work with composite pre-pregs to cut material kits and prepare for testing

  
  

• Perform composite panel fabrication and vacuum bagging

  
  

• Mixing of adhesives for bonding or casting operations

  
  

• Operate autoclave for curing of composite

  
  

• Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications

  
  

• 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

  
  

• Works with composites materials including carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass, resins

  
  

• Produces testing’s specimens according to drawings and instructions

  
  

• Use tables saws, bandsaws, conventional and CNC mills, router table, surface grinder

• Prefer experience in layup, bonding, machining of composites (2-5 years)

  
  

• Handling of Pre-Preg and fabric materials used in c omposites manufacturing

  
  

• Packaging and storage of temperature sensitive materials, and record keeping for out-time and shelf life

  
  

• 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 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

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.