Zekelman Industries-posted 6 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Rochelle, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

As a Process/Quality Technician at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Rochelle, IL, this role plays a key part in supporting plant quality, ensuring product compliance, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in maintaining high safety and quality standards while collaborating across teams. 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
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