Quality Technician - Weekend Mornings

Quality Technician - Weekend Mornings

Location:

Rochelle, IL – Wheatland Tube, division of Zekelman Industries.

Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Pay: $25.30 per hour plus production incentive bonus

• Perform inspection and testing activities to support plant quality and product compliance.
• Identify out‑of‑tolerance conditions, notify operations personnel, and verify quality following process adjustments.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent quality issues from impacting production.
• Identify, record, and properly tag non‑conforming products in accordance with quality procedures.
• Monitor and maintain environmental and cleaning processes, including calibrating pH instrumentation and managing chemical usage.
• Monitor wastewater treatment systems to ensure proper operation and regulatory compliance.
• Record water flow meter readings and pH levels throughout the facility.
• Conduct laboratory indicator testing of effluent waters and adjust processes as required.
• Perform process inspections and workstation audits to verify quality procedures are implemented and effective.
• Train employees on quality procedures and inspection processes as needed.
• Support the gauge calibration program by issuing, monitoring, and auditing gauges used on the shop floor.
• Coordinate special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Five or more years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, computational, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member across multiple departments.
• Commitment to promoting and leading health and safety work practices in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, full‑time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule.

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach in all directions.
• Ability to perform additional physical requirements as necessary to support job duties.

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Production Incentive Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.