Gauge Lab Technician

Vallourec North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading steel production company in Youngstown, Ohio is looking for a Quality Lab Technician & Coupling Inspector. This role involves performing inspections on gauges and couplings, ensuring calibration processes, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma, experience in a lab environment, and strong mathematical skills. Benefits include medical coverage, profit sharing, and opportunities for learning. Join us in ensuring the highest quality standards in our production processes.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab or inspection environment preferred.
• Ability to use measurement devices such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on new gauges, couplings, and thread protectors.
• Coordinate calibrations and repairs to gauges and inspection equipment.
• Conduct Non-Conformance investigations and Quality Visits.

Skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical and electrical aptitude

High attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

calibration software

micrometers

calipers

Job description

Quality Lab Technician & Coupling Inspector

Job Category: Quality

Requisition Number: QUALI002349

• Posted : August 5, 2025
• Full-Time
• Rate : $24 USD per hour

Locations

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At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. As a Quality Lab Technician & Coupling Inspector, you will ensure accurate calibration and inspection processes that support our production lines and maintain quality standards.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Perform inspections on new gauges, couplings, and thread protectors to applicable standards and practices.
• Coordinate calibrations and minor repairs to all company gauges, hand tools, and related inspection equipment.
• Enter and coordinate gauge calibration into tracking system, maintain recall program, gauge inventory, and movement records.
• Monitor controlled conditions of Gauge Labs and Coupling inspection and maintain all records.
• Conduct Non-Conformance (NCR) investigations, Quality Visits, Risk Assessments, and Internal Audits as needed.
• Assist during Customer, ISO, and API audits and tours.
• Perform Threading and Coupling Audits & Risk assessments as required.
• Perform incoming Coupling and Thread Protector inspections using applicable criteria.
• Develop and write new or revised calibration and inspection procedures.
• Maintain safe work environment by following all policies, standards, and procedures.

What You Bring

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

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate Technical degree preferred
• Experience working in a lab or inspection environment preferred.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Ability to use measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
• Ability to develop and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures and train others.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and calibration software.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and push/pull 75 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to travel between locations using company vehicle for routine calibrations.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

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/Long‑Term Disability.
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%.
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period.
• Paid Parental Leave (including adoptions).
• Paid Vacation Time.
• Discretionary Performance‑Based Bonus Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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.

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