Quality Technician

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Zekelman Industries’ Wheatland Tube division in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Quality Technician to support plant quality initiatives through inspections, testing, and environmental process monitoring. You’ll thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to work across departments while upholding safety policies and regulatory

Qualifications

• 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 cross-department coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing to support plant quality requirements.
• Notify operations if product is out of tolerance and verify quality after adjustments.
• Identify root causes and resolve issues before impacting quality.
• Monitor pH instrumentation and perform titrations on process tanks and wastewater systems.
• Train employees on quality procedures and requirements.
• Coordinate special projects and participate in continuous improvement and yield initiatives.
• Maintain regular, full-time, onsite attendance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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

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 ]

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.

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. 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.