Quality Technician

Sharon Tube Company; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance Program

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, Rochelle, IL, is seeking a Quality Technician to support plant quality initiatives by performing inspections, testing activities and environmental process monitoring. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify root causes, tag non-conforming products, and

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong analytical, computational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player with cross-department coordination abilities.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing to support plant quality requirements.
• Notify personnel when products are out of tolerance and verify quality after adjustments.
• Identify root causes and resolve issues before they impact quality.
• Monitor calibration programs and gauges used on the shop floor.
• Train employees on quality procedures and requirements.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computational ability

Decision making

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Quality TechnicianApply: Rochelle, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR002830**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.**## **About the Role**As a **Quality Technician** at **Wheatland Tube** a division of **Zekelman Industries**, Rochelle, IL, you will support plant quality initiatives by performing inspections, testing activities, and environmental process monitoring to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.### ## **What You’ll Do*** Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditions.* Conduct inspection and testing activities in support of plant quality requirements.* Notify operational personnel when product is out of tolerance and verify quality after adjustments are made.* Support operations in identifying root causes and resolving issues before they impact quality.* Identify, record, and properly tag non-conforming products.* Monitor cleaning and environmental processes, including calibrating pH instrumentation and performing titrations on process tanks.* Monitor wastewater treatment systems and record water flow meter and pH readings throughout the facility.* Perform laboratory indicator testing of effluent water and make process adjustments as needed.* Conduct process inspections and workstation audits to ensure quality procedures are implemented and effective.* Support gauge calibration programs by issuing, monitoring, and auditing gauges used on the shop floor.* Train employees as needed on quality procedures and requirements.* Coordinate special projects and participate in continuous improvement and yield initiatives.* Perform additional duties as assigned.* Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.## ## **Who You Are*** Minimum five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.* Strong analytical, computational, and decision-making skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong team player with the ability to coordinate efforts across departments.* Commitment to promoting health and safety practices in accordance with regulatory agencies and company policy.### ## **Physical Abilities*** Ability to bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push, and pull.* Ability to reach in all directions.* Ability to perform additional physical requirements as needed for the role.### ## **What You’ll Get****Zekelman Industries** offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we offer:* 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## ## **Compensation & Benefits**## Below is the expected base hourly range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance. **Base Hourly Range:** [ $23.00–$30.00 USD ]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.