Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Columbia, PA

A Field Engineer in the quality control industry is responsible for overseeing, inspecting, and assessing the quality of products, processes, and systems to ensure they meet the required standards and regulations. They carry out site visits, perform tests, analyze data, and write reports on their findings. Additionally, they may also be tasked with troubleshooting and fixing problems identified during inspections. Their role is crucial in preventing defects, reducing manufacturing costs, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining a company's reputation.

To be successful, a Field Engineer should have a strong understanding of quality control methods and regulations, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. They also need good communication skills to effectively report their findings and suggest improvements. A Field Engineer should have a degree in engineering or a related field. Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are also beneficial. Prior to becoming a Field Engineer, a person may have roles as a Quality Control Inspector, Junior Engineer, or Process Engineer.

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2nd Shift Quality Assurance Technician

  • Thomasville, PA (23 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Thomasville, PA (23 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 3 hours ago

Monitors all aspects of quality, including raw materials through finished, packaged products to ensure only the highest quality products are manufactured for the consumer. This position works...

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist - 2nd shift!

  • Lancaster, PA (8 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (8 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group...

Specialist, Quality Assurance - 3rd Shift

  • Hershey, PA (16 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hershey, PA (16 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 1 day ago

The QA Specialist must possess a thorough understanding of Hersheys quality system requirements. Some laboratory duties are required....

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Lancaster, PA (8 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (8 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group...

Quality Technician - Night Shift

  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 3 days ago

C-P Flexible Packaging is now hiring Day Shift Quality Technician 7pm-7am rotating 2/2/3 $22/hour to start (DOE) WHAT YOU GET: Up-to 96 Paid Vacation hours 10 Paid Holidays per year Shoe...

Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist

  • New Cumberland, PA (22 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Cumberland, PA (22 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site...

QA Technician

  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 5 days ago

QA Technician Job Details Job Location york, PA Job Shift Any Description Bickel's Snack Foods, York, Pa. is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician. The QA Technician performs accurate...

Quality Assurance Associate - Now Hiring

  • Palmyra, PA (17 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palmyra, PA (17 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Ready to thrive as a quality assurance (QA) specialist or technician in the manufacturing space? A few things come to mind: Flexibility. Reliability. Being safety-minded, detail-oriented and...

Quality Technician (3rd Shift)

  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Testing Technician Job Description The Testing Technician will conduct quality checks and run tests on materials both in the laboratory and on the brick plant floor. Candidates must possess strong...

Quality Technician - Floater

  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 21 days ago
  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 21 days ago

C-P Flexible Packaging is now hiring Day Shift Quality Technician Base schedule is 1st shift, MUST cover 12 hour shifts as needed. $22/hour to start (DOE) WHAT YOU GET: Up-to 96 Paid Vacation...

QA Specialist - 3rd Shift

  • Hershey, PA (16 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (16 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Working knowledge of regulatory and quality system requirements PEP, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Process (GMP), PCQI, etc....

QA Technician -- B Shift

  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • York, PA (20 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. Were a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique,...

Quality Assurance Specialist - 1st Shift - Environment Testing

  • Lancaster, PA (8 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (8 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and...

QA Technician Pest Control

  • Hershey, PA (16 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA (16 miles from Columbia, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Location: Technical Center Summary: The QA Technician Pest Control is responsible for executing Hersheys Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system at all Hershey QRC locations, including both...

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Salary for Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Columbia, PA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Assurance Technicians in Columbia, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.6%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
15.7%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Assurance Technicians in Columbia, PA
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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