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Zekelman Industries

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
27-27 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
27-27 Hourly
Entry level
Support product quality on the assigned shift by collecting and preparing samples, operating and maintaining lab/test equipment (including ultrasonic testing), performing measurements, entering results into SAP, reporting defects and equipment issues, maintaining work area safety and housekeeping, and training others as assigned.
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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 Awards

Hourly Pay - $26.51

Shift - 11:00PM-7:00AM Shift begins Sunday

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.

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