Quality Technician- 2nd Shift East

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Quality Technician at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in ensuring chemical processes, finished products, and operational systems meet our rigorous quality and safety standards. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to maintaining consistent product quality in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Calibrate test equipment daily, including pH meters, conductivity meters, and refractometers.
• Perform inspection and testing activities as defined in QSP7.4 and enter results in Quality Assurance reports.
• Cut sample specimens using a CNC machine for tensile testing and record results in SAP.
• Participate in root cause identification and implement resolutions to prevent quality issues.
• Perform titrations on process tanks to verify proper equipment operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area to support operational efficiency.
• Inventory quality supplies and submit requisitions when necessary.
• Communicate quality and departmental issues to the QA Manager/QA Supervisor to determine corrective actions.
• Execute additional duties as assigned to support departmental needs.
• Maintain regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.

Who You Are

• 1 year of experience in a quality environment, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of relevant SOPs.
• Strong MS Office proficiency.
• Basic math skills to calculate and interpret test results.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as pH meters, conductivity meters, and refractometers.
• Ability to operate lab instrumentation and precision equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Abilities

• Perform light work, exerting up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently.
• Stand, walk, bend, and move throughout lab and production areas.
• Work in environments protected from weather but subject to temperature changes.
• Work occasionally outdoors as needed for operations.
• Work near moving mechanical parts and chemicals typical of lab and production settings.
• Use hands and arms for handling samples and operating laboratory instruments.
• Meet visual and auditory requirements necessary for inspections and equipment operation.

What You'll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. Additional perks include:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base hourly range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate; offers will vary based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base hourly pay starting at $24 an hour plus the production incentive bonus.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.