Quality Technician

Zekelman Industries; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Blytheville, AR, is looking for a Quality Technician to ensure product compliance through inspections and testing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is detail-oriented and proactive.

This role involves calibrating equipment, conducting quality audits, and maintaining safety practices. In return, the company offers competitive compensation, a bonus plan, health benefits, and a tuition assistance program.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in quality inspection, preferably in manufacturing.
• High school diploma preferred; some college coursework preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices.
• Calibrate test equipment including micrometers and calipers.
• Perform quality audits of finished products.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Measurement tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Overview

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in. As a Quality Technician at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Blytheville, AR, you will play a key role in ensuring product compliance through inspections, testing, and process monitoring. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices in accordance with regulatory standards and company policy.
• Calibrate test equipment daily, including micrometers, calipers, and coating thickness gauges.
• Assist with calibrating pH and conductivity meters and refractometers.
• Assist with performing titrations on process tanks to support process efficiency.
• Perform random quality audits of finished products to verify compliance with customer specifications.
• Notify mill management when products are out of tolerance and verify corrective actions.
• Identify and record non-conforming products to support quality standards and traceability.
• Perform inventory checks and communicate supply needs to support uninterrupted quality operations.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts with operations teams.
• Communicate ongoing quality issues to the QA Manager or QA Supervisor.
• Maintain regular, full-time onsite attendance as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Quality Department.

Who You Are

• 1 year of experience in quality inspection, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma preferred; some college coursework preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills for calibration, measurement, and documentation.
• Experience using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and gauges.
• Familiarity with hand tools, bandsaws, cutoff saws, and hydraulic presses.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment around moving equipment and production processes.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive measurement and inspection tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to use hands and arms to handle tools, gauges, and small components with precision.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus plan & profit-sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Employee loyalty awards

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.