Precision Gauge Lab Technician | Quality & Calibration Pro

Vallourec North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life Insurance & Disability

Profit Sharing up to 4%

401(k) with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Vacation Time

Discretionary Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec North America invites applications for a Gauge Lab Technician to ensure quality and precision in gauges, tools, and thread protectors. You will calibrate and inspect instruments, verify compliance with API specs, and support audits in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes meticulous measurement, documentation, and the use of calibration management systems. Travel and weekend shifts may be required as part of continuous operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on measurement with micrometers, calipers, indicators.
• Experience in manufacturing or lab settings.
• Precision measurement techniques and inspection practices.
• Ability to read, interpret API specifications, drawings and work instructions.
• MS Excel and calibration or quality management systems.
• Strong mathematical and analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, and verify gauges, precision tools, couplings and thread protectors per standards.
• Coordinate internal/external calibrations; support minor repairs of inspection equipment.
• Perform incoming inspection of couplings and thread protectors using thread gauges.
• Support ISO, API, and customer audits with preparation and documentation review.
• Maintain calibration records, gauge tracking, recall schedules, and inventories in the calibration system.
• Monitor and maintain controlled environmental conditions in Gauge Lab/inspection areas.
• Investigate Non-Conformances and support corrective actions.
• Develop, revise and maintain calibration/inspection procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

API specs

Technical drawings

Excel

Calibration systems

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Associate Technical Degree

Tools

Calibration software

Job description

Vallourec North America invites applications for a Gauge Lab Technician to ensure quality and precision in gauges, tools, and thread protectors. You will calibrate and inspect instruments, verify compliance with API specs, and support audits in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes meticulous measurement, documentation, and the use of calibration management systems. Travel and weekend shifts may be required as part of continuous operations.