Laboratory Handyperson

Overview:
Warringtonfire Australia has an opportunity for a Lab handyperson to join our growing team.

We are seeking persons with carpentry, fitting, or handyman experience to join our Fire Testing Laboratory in Melbourne, to construct various test specimens and assist in the operation of the testing process.

With a focus on hands on construction, trade backgrounds of any flavour will enjoy this diverse and innovative work. Enjoy our comprehensive benefits package including five weeks annual leave.

Warringtonfire is proud to be part Element one of the fastest growing companies within the Testing, Inspection & Certification sector.

Responsibilities:

• Construction of various test specimens involving timber and steel framing, plasterboard, blockwork, concrete as well as preparing service installations such as pipes and cables
• Following drawings and other instructions to construct test specimens in accordance with client requirements
• Prepare test specimens, furnaces and other auxiliary equipment for the testing process. This may include instrumentation, calibration and equipment set up
• Use initiative to find solutions to potential construction challenges
• Demolition and cleanup of specimen after testing
• First line maintenance of both fixed and mobile plant equipment
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, flammable materials, fumes, or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, exposed to heat or cold and vibration

Skills / Qualifications:

• Site experience within the construction sector and familiar with general construction methods
• Experienced in the use of hand and power tools
• The role is physically demanding, the applicant must be physically fit, able to perform manual tasks and regularly move and lift 20kg loads and must be able to work in an environment where there is fire and smoke. Due to the nature of the work, the applicant may be required to undergo illicit drug and alcohol screening
• Able to read, interpret and follow construction drawings

Well-developed communication skills and basic computer literacy with exposure to Word and Excel and excellent problem-solving skills

• Forklift licence and EWPA Ticket will be favourably considered
• A Cert III in construction will be favourably considered

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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 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".

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