Student Employee - Lab Technician

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance program

Bonus plan

401(k) plan with generous match

Immediate vesting

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Farrell, PA is seeking a Student Worker - Lab Technician to support the Technical Team with hands-on testing, data management, and analysis in a part-time, on-site role that fits student schedules.

You will perform mechanical and chemical testing, log data, and help ensure product quality, safety, and process integrity while developing practical lab skills in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Must pass drug test, physical, and background check.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical testing of pipe and tubing samples to ensure product quality.
• Conducts chemical testing of process tanks to maintain process integrity.
• Analyzes data using SPC methods to identify trends and variances.
• Performs hardness testing and records results accurately.
• Inputs test data into computer systems and maintains organized digital records.
• Scans and organizes order documentation and test backups.
• Supports additional lab and technical projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 Student Worker - Lab Technician at Zekelman Industries in Farrell, PA, you will play a key role in supporting our Technical Team through hands‑on testing, analysis, and data management. This part‑time, on‑site role is ideal for a student pursuing a technical degree who enjoys problem‑solving, working with data, and applying classroom knowledge in a real‑world manufacturing environment. As this is a part‑time position, hours will be determined based on the student's class schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Performs mechanical testing of pipe and tubing samples to ensure product quality.
• Conducts chemical testing of process tanks to maintain process integrity.
• Analyzes data using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to identify trends and variances.
• Performs hardness testing and records results accurately.
• Inputs test data into computer systems and maintains organized digital records.
• Scans and organizes order documentation and test backups.
• Supports additional lab and technical projects as assigned.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently enrolled as a full‑time student at an accredited college or university, preferably in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science).
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and processes.
• Committed to regular, predictable onsite attendance.
• Promotes and adheres to health and safety practices in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Able to pass drug test, physical, and background check.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands‑on lab work.
• Capable of lifting and handling testing materials and equipment as required.

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.

About Zekelman Industries

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.