Quality Control Technician Jobs in Santa Ana, 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 Specialist III (H/F)

  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Assists in data collection and reporting services at the direction of the Quality Systems Manager /Q.A. Engineer. This job reports to the Quality Manager....

2nd Shift QC Lab Tech

  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

QC Lab Tech Job Description We are seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician responsible for testing incoming materials such as yeast, dough, cream, and milk. The role involves checking pH, brix,...

QC Tech

  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Description Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Conduct lab testing procedures such as brix, refractory index, PH, density, sensory, weights, moisture, testing, etcSupport the raw ingredient receiving...

QC Lab Tech

  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Compton, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

QC Lab Tech Job Description We are seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician responsible for testing incoming materials such as yeast, dough, cream, and milk. The role involves checking pH, brix,...

1st Shift Quality Control Technician wanted ! $20.00-$26.00 822025

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

1st Shift Quality Control Technician Wanted!...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 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

  • Buena Park, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (10 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

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

Quality Control Technician I

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 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...

Quality Control Specialist III

  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Carson, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Assists in data collection and reporting services at the direction of the Quality Systems Manager /Q.A. Engineer. This job reports to the Quality Manager....

QC Technician II

  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Pomona : 829 Towne Center Drive ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged...

Quality Control Associate - Freshpoint Southern California (R186796)

  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Quality Control Associate - Freshpoint Southern California (R186796) Job Employer Name: Jovanna SandovalSpiderID: 13940817 Location: City of Industry, CaliforniaDate Posted: 2/7/2025 Wage:...

Quality Control Technician - Irvine Plant

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 12 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: Fills all QC related paperwork tracking procedures, temperatures, times, and transfers between storing-decanting-prepping-cooking-packing-chilling- master casing-palletizing and final...

Scan Center QC Specialist (Fulltime Nights)

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 19 days ago

The Document Image Quality Control Specialist is responsible for data and image quality monitoring, evaluation, and calibration scoring. This position is a critical factor in improving product...

Quality Control Technician

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Job Summary The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring that printed materials meet quality standards and specifications....

Quality Control Technician Job #48822

  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Quality Control Technician Quality Control Lake Forest, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 26 | Pay Rate High: 26 Are you detail-oriented with a passion for quality and compliance?...

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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