Quality Control Technician Jobs in Duarte, CA

A Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role in the quality control industry, ensuring that products and services meet the established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Their key responsibilities include inspecting materials, products, or systems to identify defects or deviations, conducting tests and measurements using specific tools, maintaining records of testing results, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. They also recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

For this role, technical skills are crucial, such as understanding of statistical quality control, proficiency in MS Office and database systems, and familiarity with blueprints and technical documents. A Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering or a related field is often required. Additionally, certifications such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can greatly enhance employment prospects. Prior to becoming a Quality Control Technician, a person may have roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Production Operator, or Laboratory Technician, which provide hands-on experience in product inspection and quality assurance.

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Qc Tech Rancho Cucamonga 18-20 Doe

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (22 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA (22 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Quality Control Technician Pay Rate: $18-20 per hour Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM 4:30 PM Overview: Were looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join...

QC Lab Technician

  • Commerce, CA (14 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Commerce, CA (14 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Adhere to good laboratory practices (GLP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Assist in training laboratory technicians in quality lab functions....

QC Technicians.

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities include but are not limited to. Cooperate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards. Direct interaction with USDA Inspectors...

QC Associate III - Center for Bioinnovation and Manufacturing

  • Duarte, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Duarte, CA
  • 6 days ago

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and...

Loss Mitigation QC Specialist

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Guild Mortgage Company, closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm, we are dedicated to serving the homeowner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing...

Animations Technician - QC

  • Hollywood, CA (20 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hollywood, CA (20 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Animations Technician is to support the daily operations of the department by safely operating, maintaining, and inspecting the ride systems, and assets employed in the theme park, as well as...

Theatrical QC Specialist (Day Shift)

  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Shift: Day Shift - 7am start time - onsite in Burbank Compensation: $25-26/hr To support our Digital Cinema department, we are seeking a swing-shift QC Technician who can fulfill the...

Theatrical QC Specialist (Swing Shift)

  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Shift: Swing Shift - 3pm start time - onsite in Burbanks Compensation: $25-26/hr To support our Digital Cinema department, we are seeking a swing-shift QC Technician who can fulfill the...

Technician, Quality Control I

  • Cypress, CA (22 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (22 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50...

Theatrical QC Specialist (graveyard/night shift)

  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Shift: graveyard/night shift Compensation: $25-26/hr To support our Digital Cinema department, we are seeking a swing-shift QC Technician who can fulfill the responsibility of linear QC for...

cGMP Quality Control Lab Technician University of Southern California (USC)

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 13 days ago

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you...

Quality Control Technician

  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Senior Quality Control Technician SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Senior Quality Control Technician oversees and inspects products to ensure standards are met, and/or repairs in the shop ensuring...

Quality Control Specialist - Microbiology

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 16 days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Ontario, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Details Job Location: Ontario Warehouse - Ontario, CA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.50 Hourly Job Category: QA - Quality Control Description Job Summary The Quality...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (19 miles from Duarte, CA)
  • 21 days ago

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products...

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Duarte, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Duarte, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.3%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Control Technicians in Duarte, CA
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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