Test Preparer
About this role
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.
