Quality Control Technician Jobs in Newport Beach, 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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Quality Control Associate - FP - US

  • La Habra, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Habra, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Company: US1113 FreshPoint Southern California, Inc. Sales Territory: Zip Code: 91744 Travel Percentage: Compensation Range: The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific...

QC Technician Needed

  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician specializing in AOI X-Ray to join our team....

Quality Control Tech 3

  • La Mirada, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (24 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago

JOB OVERVIEW: The Quality Control Technician will be responsible executing and documenting all aspects of in-plant process and laboratory quality procedures, programs and functions in a food and beverage...

HIRING NOW Production & Quality Control Associates OT available!

  • San Clemente, CA (22 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Clemente, CA (22 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Join a fast-paced food production team where speed and quality matter! If youre dependable and ready to thrive in a cold environment, this is your chance. OPEN POSITIONS: Production Associates 9...

Senior Quality Control Technician

  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago

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

Quality Control Technician

  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (7 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician specializing in AOI X-Ray to join our team....

Lab Technician, Quality Control

  • Tustin, CA (9 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (9 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 17 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...

Quality Control Technician I - Non Lab

  • Cypress, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 17 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...

Quality Control Technician

  • Buena Park, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (19 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician Job Description Responsible for ensuring that production staff are following GMP requirements....

Quality Control Specialist III

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Perform AS9102 first article inspections Safety is a core value at ITT....

Title: QC Specialist III

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

As a QC Specialist III, you will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot QC Laboratory instrumentation. Create and release product batch records according to applicable procedures.Evaluate assay runs...

Title: QC Technician II

  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (11 miles from Newport Beach, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Follow good laboratory practices. Order supplies and maintain instrument preventative maintenance schedule. Interface with other departments when required....

Demographic Data for Newport Beach, CA

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Newport Beach, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Newport Beach, 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
12.4%
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 Newport Beach, 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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