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
Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a
Waste Water Technician to join our team in
Blytheville, Arkansas. This role is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment system while supporting plant quality initiatives, environmental compliance, process control, and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing experience, sound analytical skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
What You'll Do
- Performs all duties in accordance with company safety policies and promptly reports unsafe conditions.
- Operates and maintains the wastewater treatment system, including electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate water flow.
- Doses appropriate chemicals into process water and monitors treatment effectiveness.
- Cleans, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation, including pH probes and related equipment.
- Operates sludge filter press equipment and performs preventative maintenance activities.
- Collaborates with the Environmental Manager and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational issues.
- Records water flow meter readings, pH levels, and other required operational data.
- Conducts laboratory testing of effluent water and adjusts treatment processes as needed.
- Coordinates monthly wastewater discharge sample collection.
- Performs inspections of designated processes throughout the facility.
- Conducts workstation audits to ensure quality procedures are implemented and effective.
- Delivers training to hourly teammates on quality standards, procedures, and plans.
- Supports the gauge calibration program through issuing, tracking, and monitoring production gauges.
- Performs daily audits of gauges utilized throughout the facility.
- Coordinates special projects as directed by the Quality Manager.
- Participates in continuous improvement, yield enhancement, and quality initiatives.
- Supports plant quality objectives through process control, inspection, and analysis.
- Assists with additional projects and operational analyses as needed.
Who You Are
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrates strong teamwork and the ability to coordinate effectively across departments.
- Possesses sound decision-making, analytical, and computational skills.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Promotes and supports safe work practices in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Maintains regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
- Thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapts to changing priorities.
What You'll Get
- Opportunity to work for a leading steel pipe and tube manufacturer.
- Collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Career growth and development opportunities within Zekelman Industries.
- Hands-on involvement in environmental stewardship and quality initiatives.
- Exposure to cross-functional operations and plant-wide improvement projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development and Training Opportunities
Physical Requirements
- Frequently bends, twists, stoops, sits, kneels, crawls, pushes, and pulls.
- Reaches in all directions as required to perform essential job functions.
- Performs additional physical activities necessary to safely execute job responsibilities.
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.