Test Preparer

Atlas Tube (Chicago), LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,768,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus & profit-sharing

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for supporting product quality on the night shift. Responsibilities include ultrasonic testing oversight, managing non-conforming material, and auditing inspections to ensure strict manufacturing standards.

The role requires attention to detail, technical skill, and teamwork. Training will cover testing procedures, SAP data entry, and safety compliance within a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or some college preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from mill areas for testing and evaluation.
• Prepare samples for required mechanical and quality testing.
• Operate and maintain testing lab equipment and machinery.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures and micrometers to verify specifications.
• Enter mechanical testing results into SAP accurately.
• Perform work in compliance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Communicate ongoing quality and departmental issues to the Quality Supervisor.
• Notify Quality Technicians or management of testing issues, including failures or equipment malfunctions.
• Report machine issues to maintenance personnel and quality leadership.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization of the work area.
• Train other employees as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Measuring equipment use

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety awareness

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or some college

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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 RoleAs a Quality Technician at Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries, Chicago, IL, this role is responsible for supporting product quality on the designated shift through testing, inspection, and quality monitoring activities. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this position plays a key role in overseeing ultrasonic testing processes, managing non-conforming material, and auditing inspection functions. This role is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, technically skilled, and committed to maintaining high-quality manufacturing standards.What You’ll DoCollect samples from mill areas for testing and evaluationPrepare samples for required mechanical and quality testingOperate and maintain testing lab equipment and machineryUse measuring tools such as tape measures and micrometers to verify specificationsEnter mechanical testing results into SAP accuratelyPerform work in compliance with company safety policies and report unsafe conditionsCommunicate ongoing quality and departmental issues to the Quality SupervisorNotify Quality Technicians or management of testing issues, including failures or equipment malfunctionsReport machine issues to maintenance personnel and quality leadershipMaintain housekeeping and organization of the work areaTrain other employees as assigned by the supervisorPerform additional duties as assignedWho You AreHigh school diploma or some college education, preferredFamiliarity with computers, email, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to use measuring equipment such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipersStrong communication skills with the ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, and equipment manualsAbility to prepare routine reports and effectively communicate with team membersBasic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and working with fractions and decimalsFlexibility to work in an industrial environment and extended hours as neededPhysical AbilitiesStand, walk, use hands, and reach with arms throughout the shiftLift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull as requiredLift up to 50 poundsWork in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particlesWork in occasional wet or humid conditionsWork in a loud environment requiring appropriate safety precautionsWhat You’ll GetAtlas Tube at Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, employees have access to a comprehensive total rewards package:Competitive CompensationBonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities401(k) with Company MatchComprehensive Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceTuition Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation & HolidaysEmployee Loyalty AwardsHourly Pay - $26.51Shift - 11:00PM-7:00AM Shift begins SundayZekelman 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/VWe 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.