Quality Gauge Lab Technician

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

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.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

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.
• 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.

What You Bring

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.
• Overtime opportunities.

And Benefits That Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & Short‑and Long‑Term Disability.
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%.
• 401(k) with 4.5% company match and no vesting period.
• Paid Parental Leave (birthing and non‑birthing parents, including adoption).
• Paid Vacation Time.
• Discretionary Performance‑Based Bonus Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Safetyisn’tnegotiable,it’swho we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. Wedon’tcut 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’sa promise we make to every colleague, every day.

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