Quality Gauge Lab Technician

Vallourec - North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled crane cab

Job summary

Vallourec - North America seeks a Gauge Lab Technician to calibrate and inspect gauges and precision tools, ensuring products meet API and internal standards. You will track records, support audits, and uphold environmental conditions in the lab.

You’ll read drawings, apply specs, and use micrometers, calipers, and indicators daily. Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with digital and dial measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Prior measurement experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement techniques and inspection practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply API specifications, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and calibration or quality management systems.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, and verify gauges, precision measurement tools, couplings, and thread protectors in accordance with Company standards, API specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external calibrations and support minor repairs of inspection equipment.
• Perform incoming inspection of couplings and thread protectors using applicable thread gauges and inspection criteria.
• Support ISO, API, and customer audits, including preparation, active participation, documentation review, and follow‑up actions.
• Participate in threading, coupling, risk, and internal quality audits as required.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, gauge tracking, recall schedules, and equipment inventories within the calibration management system.
• Monitor and maintain controlled environmental conditions in the Gauge Lab and inspection areas.
• Investigate Non‑Conformances (NCRs) and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, revise, and maintain calibration and inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Actively comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS), Company policies, and all safety standards.

Skills

Digital & dial tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

API specifications

Reading drawings

MS Office (Excel)

Calibration systems

Quality management systems

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Calibration/Quality mgmt systems

Job description

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. Applying to an evergreen position allows your profile to remain on file and be considered for current and future opportunities aligned with your experience. As a Gauge Lab Technician, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and precision behind products used in essential industries worldwide.

Why Join Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. Applying to an evergreen position allows your profile to remain on file and be considered for current and future opportunities aligned with your experience. As a Gauge Lab Technician, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and precision behind products used in essential industries worldwide.

Calibration & Inspection Operations

• Calibrate, inspect, and verify gauges, precision measurement tools, couplings, and thread protectors in accordance with Company standards, API specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external calibrations and support minor repairs of inspection equipment.
• Perform incoming inspection of couplings and thread protectors using applicable thread gauges and inspection criteria.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support ISO, API, and customer audits, including preparation, active participation, documentation review, and follow‑up actions.
• Participate in threading, coupling, risk, and internal quality audits as required.

Records, Systems & Environment Control

• Maintain accurate calibration records, gauge tracking, recall schedules, and equipment inventories within the calibration management system.
• Monitor and maintain controlled environmental conditions in the Gauge Lab and inspection areas.
• Investigate Non‑Conformances (NCRs) and support corrective and preventive actions.

Procedures & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, revise, and maintain calibration and inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Actively comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS), Company policies, and all safety standards.

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

Required Experience & Skills

• Hands‑on experience with digital and dial measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Prior measurement experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement techniques and inspection practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply API specifications, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and calibration or quality management systems.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a quality lab or inspection environment.
• Previous involvement supporting ISO and/or API audits.
• Associate Technical Degree or related education.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel between Company locations using a personal vehicle.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

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.
• Climate‑controlled crane cab.