Associate Test Technician (3rd Shift)

Associate Test Technician (3rd Shift)

Job Locations

US-CA-Huntington Beach

ID

2025-17627

Overview

The Associate Test Technician (3rd shift) supports the Mechanical Testing Department by preparing and testing customer-supplied aerospace materials. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are eager to learn hands-on mechanical testing techniques in a highly regulated aerospace environment. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided to develop the skills needed to perform mechanical testing, data recording, and laboratory documentation in compliance with quality standards.

Salary : $23- $26 / hour (Depending on Experience) + $2.00 Shift Differential

Hours : 10 : 00 - 6 : 30am Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

Receive, inspect, and handle materials provided by customers, ensuring proper identification, traceability, and documentation.

• Assist in setting up and performing a variety of mechanical tests such as combo stress rupture, fastener stress rupture and creep testing.
• Follow written work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and aerospace testing standards (ASTM, AMS, ISO).
• Record test results accurately and maintain clear, organized data and test logs.
• Support the preparation of samples, fixtures, and test setups as directed by senior technicians or engineers.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, quality standards (AS9100 / Nadcap), and confidentiality requirements related to customer materials.
• Maintain the laboratory area in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition.
• Participate in training programs to build knowledge in materials testing and data integrity practices.

Skills / Qualifications

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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 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 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 : 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.