Test Preparer

Sharon Tube Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportu­n?

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Atlas Tube, part of Zekelman Industries, in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Quality Technician to support product quality on the designated shift through testing, inspection, and quality monitoring activities. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role oversees ultrasonic testing processes, non-conforming material, and audits inspection functions.

This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals with technical skills and commitment to high-quality manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or some college education preferred.
• Familiarity with computers, email, and Microsoft Office apps.
• Ability to use measuring equipment such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers.
• Strong communication skills to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, and manuals.
• Basic mathematical skills including fractions and decimals.

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 to verify specifications (tape measures, micrometers).
• Enter mechanical testing results into SAP accurately.
• Report machine issues to maintenance and quality leadership.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization of the work area.
• Train other employees as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Computers & Office

Measuring equipment

Communication skills

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or some college

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Test PreparerApplylocations: Chicago, IL - Atlastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR002463**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 **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 Do*** 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**Who You Are*** High school diploma or some college education, preferred* Familiarity with computers, email, and Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint* Ability to use measuring equipment such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers* Strong communication skills with the ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, and equipment manuals* Ability to prepare routine reports and effectively communicate with team members* Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and working with fractions and decimals* Flexibility to work in an industrial environment and extended hours as needed**Physical Abilities*** Stand, walk, use hands, and reach with arms throughout the shift* Lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull as required* Lift up to 50 pounds* Work in a manufacturing or industrial environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles* Work in occasional wet or humid conditions* Work in a loud environment requiring appropriate safety precautions**What You’ll Get****Atlas 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 Compensation* Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities* 401(k) with Company Match* Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance* Tuition Assistance Program* Paid Vacation & Holidays* Employee 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.