Quality Control Technician Jobs in Torrance, 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.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

cGMP Senior Quality Control (QC) Specialist University of Southern California (USC)

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 10 hours 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 (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Fe Springs, CA (16 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 18 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....

cGMP Senior Quality Control (QC) Specialist

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, 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...

Flooring Technician - QC Flooring Installation

  • La Mirada, CA (18 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (18 miles from Torrance, 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...

QC Associate II

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 14 days ago

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

Freelance Senior Quality Control Specialist - Design

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 14 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 (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 20 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....

Loan Servicing Quality Control Specialist II

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

LOAN SERVICING QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST II WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Reviews all new and renewing loans, post boarding & funding, for approval, completeness & accuracy. Callbacks consumer and...

Quality Control Associate - FP - US

  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (20 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control Associate - FP - US Freshpoint - 3.2 Industry, CA Job Details Estimated: $37.5K - $47K a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Inventory control Merchandising Microsoft Office High...

Quality Control Associate - FP - US

  • La Habra, CA (21 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Habra, CA (21 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days 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...

Quality Control Tech 3

  • La Mirada, CA (18 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • La Mirada, CA (18 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ 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...

Animations Technician - QC

  • Hollywood, CA (18 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hollywood, CA (18 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 45+ 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...

cGMP Quality Control (QC) Specialist

  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (10 miles from Torrance, CA)
  • 90+ 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...

Demographic Data for Torrance, CA

Moving to Torrance, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Torrance, CA below.


Local
National
177,499
7,439
Medium/Lg

Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireQualityControl curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Water Quality Control
The course material emphasizes mathematical models for predicting distribution and fate of effluents discharged into lakes, reservoirs, rivers, estuaries, and oceans. It also focuses on...
Certified Quality Technician (2025)
Welcome to the Manufacturing Academy's Certified Quality Technician (2025).the one course you need to propel your career in quality forward!Are you looking to enhance your skills in calibration,...
Probability And Its Applications To Reliability, Quality Control, And Risk Assessment
This course covers interpretations of the concept of probability. Topics include basic probability rules; random variables and distribution functions; functions of random variables; and...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Torrance, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireQualityControl research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Quality Control Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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%



Quality Control Technician Related Career Advice Articles

quality control professional examining piece of equipment and spec sheet
Top Skills and Quality Control Training You Need to Get Promoted

Ready to take your quality control career to the next level? Seek out quality control training for these highly desired skills for quality control jobs.

Read article »
professionals looking at stats
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control: What’s the Difference?

Deciding on a career in QA vs. QC can be tough if you don’t know which is which. Find out the difference between quality control and quality assurance.

Read article »
Quality control professionals inspect manufacturing equipment
5 Quality Control Career Possibilities

As a specialty that spans numerous industries, QC offers many career paths. Which option is right for you? Read on to learn about the many possibilities available to QC professionals and find the opportunity that fits you best.

Read article »