Quality Control Technician Jobs in Garden Grove, 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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cGMP Senior Quality Control (QC) Specialist University of Southern California (USC)

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

The Senior Quality Control (QC) Specialist at the USC/CHLA cGMP Facility will lead advanced quality control activities to ensure the quality and compliance of cell and gene therapy products. This...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (11 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

The Quality Control Technician conducts all necessary testing analysis to ensure specifications are met prior to product release by performing the following duties....

BSA/OFAC Quality Control Specialist

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

**BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER** Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California...

Senior BSA/OFAC Quality Control Specialist

  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

**BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER** Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly-owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California...

cGMP Senior Quality Control (QC) Specialist

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Senior Quality Control (QC) Specialist at the USC/CHLA cGMP Facility will lead advanced quality control activities to ensure the quality and compliance of cell and gene therapy products. This...

QC Lab Technician

  • Commerce, CA (19 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Commerce, CA (19 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Basic computer skills and familiarity with quality systems. College-level coursework in chemistry or relevant job-related experience is preferred....

Flooring Technician - QC Flooring Installation

  • La Mirada, CA (10 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (10 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Looking to build your career and design your future? You have come to the right place. Interior Logic Group Property Services is a leading supplier of flooring for the Multi-Family, Single Family...

Quality Control Technician

  • Chino, CA (19 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chino, CA (19 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Position Summary: The Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of quality systems and procedures to ensure products meet internal and external...

QC Associate II

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 13 days ago

You will also be responsible for thorough documentation and quality management systems....

Freelance Senior Quality Control Specialist - Design

  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (22 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 13 days ago

As a Freelance Senior Quality Control Specialist, you are an excellent communicator who is able to work closely with Producers, Studio Artists and Technical artists to ensure assets are...

Quality Control Technician-Anaheim, Ca.

  • Anaheim, CA (4 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (4 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 19 days ago

QC Technician Anaheim, CA, US Band K As a Quality Control Technician, you'll be working to support the plant's day-to-day operations around quality....

QC Associate III - Center for Bioinnovation and Manufacturing

  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (24 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 21 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...

QC Lab Tech- Cosmetics

  • Pomona, CA (15 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (15 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 23 days ago

QC Lab Tech- Cosmetics Laboratory Pomona, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 25 Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-quality personal care products is seeking a QC Lab Tech to join...

Technician - QC Lab

  • Walnut, CA (16 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Walnut, CA (16 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 29 days ago

The KDC/ONE team is made up of the best in the business. Our diverse and evolving workforce thrives in our environment of constant teamwork and collaboration. Join us today! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:...

Lab Technician, Quality Control

  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tustin, CA (7 miles from Garden Grove, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating...

Demographic Data for Garden Grove, CA

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Garden Grove, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Garden Grove, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.4%
High School or GED
19.9%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
12.5%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.4%

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