Quality Assurance Technician - Metallurgy Lab

Vallourec - North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short//L

Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

401(k): Company match 4.5%

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays: 10 days + 1 floating

Paid Vacation Time

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Vallourec - North America is seeking a mechanically inclined lab technician to support our Quality team in Houston. You will cut samples, prepare tests, and report results while upholding strict safety and procedural standards.

You will also maintain lab equipment and keep thorough records of test results to ensure reliable quality data for manufactured tubular goods. A proactive, safety-focused attitude is essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must understand API specs related to tubular goods.
• Must maintain historical lab test records and communicate results clearly.
• Must follow procedures for physical tests conducted at the facility.

Responsibilities

• Cut required samples.
• Prepare test samples.
• Test samples and report results.
• Maintain lab housekeeping and safety.
• Maintain lab machinery.
• Work safely at all times.

Skills

API specifications knowledge

Communication skills

Lab procedures understanding

Tools

Lab machinery operation

Cutting torches

Job description

Your Day-to-Day Impact

You’ll play a vital role in our Quality team by:

• Cut required samples
• Prepare test samples
• Test samples and report results
• Housekeeping of lab

Your Day-to-Day Impact

You’ll play a vital role in our Quality team by:

• Work safely
• Cut required samples
• Prepare test samples
• Test samples and report results
• Maintain lab machinery
• Housekeeping of lab

What You Bring

We’re looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

• Must have a thorough understanding of API specifications related to tubular goods.
• Must be proficient in the use of machinery used in the preparation of test samples.
• Must be proficient in the use of cutting torches for sample collection.
• Must understand the procedures that must be followed for the physical tests conducted at this facility.
• Must have good communication skills and be capable of maintaining historical records of lab tests.

What You’ll Gain

• Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment.
• A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement.
• Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry.

And Benefits That Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid PTODiscretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.