Gauge Lab Technician

Gauge Lab Technician

This is an evergreen job posting for the Gauge Lab Technician position  accept applications on an ongoing basis through our ATS. Depending on business needs, this posting may support immediate hiring, near-term openings, or future workforce planning.

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. Applying to an evergreen position allows your profile to remain on file and be considered for current and future opportunities aligned with your experience. As a Gauge Lab Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the quality and precision behind products used in essential industries worldwide.

Your day-to-day impact includes:

• Calibration & Inspection Operations
• Audit & Compliance Support
• Records, Systems & Environment Control
• Procedures & Continuous Improvement

We're looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:

• Hands-on experience with digital and dial measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
• Prior measurement experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of precision measurement techniques and inspection practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply API specifications, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) and calibration or quality management systems.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accountability, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working in a quality lab or inspection environment.
• Previous involvement supporting ISO and/or API audits.
• Associate Technical Degree or related education.

Physical and work requirements include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel between Company locations using a personal vehicle.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

What you'll gain includes:

• Get paid for what you know — and earn more as you learn more.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment.
• A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement.
• Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry.
• Climate-controlled crane cab.
• Overtime opportunities.

And benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Profit Sharing:
  Up to 4%.
• 401(k) with 4.5% company match and no vesting period.
• Paid Parental Leave (birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoption).
• Paid Holidays: 10 days plus 1 floating personal holiday.
• Paid Vacation Time.
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

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