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Overview
Material testing technician work focuses on material samples, laboratory tests and test data, with practical attention to soils and concrete, protective equipment and reliable handover of results or service.
In job descriptions, look for material samples, laboratory tests, test data, soils and concrete, protective equipment, materials engineering, responsibility level, tools, documentation and contact with customers or other teams.
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Search jobsWork context
Work is centred on material samples, laboratory tests and test data. The practical setting is defined by the tools, materials, records and people needed to deliver accurate work without losing traceability.
Skills and specializations
Useful specialization signals include soils and concrete, protective equipment and materials engineering. Strong adverts normally show which tools are used, what must be checked and where judgement is expected.
Salary context
Pay context is shaped by test responsibility, safety requirements, sample volume, independence in reporting, knowledge of material standards, field travel and the consequences of accepting or rejecting material.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior testing technician work, site quality control, laboratory coordination, materials engineering support, specialist asphalt or concrete testing, or supervision of sampling routines.
Good to know
Check adverts for named materials, field versus laboratory balance, required protective gear, data-recording systems, report ownership and whether the role signs off results or only prepares tests.
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This guide gives editorial career context for material testing technician work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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Occupation group
Chemical and physical science technicians (3111)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/eb00745b-9abb-4bd8-8291-aade48af029d |
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| ESCO code | 3111.7 |
| ISCO group | 3111 |
| Concept type | Occupation |