Quality Control Technician Jobs in Upland, 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 Associate III - Center for Bioinnovation and Manufacturing

  • Duarte, CA (18 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Duarte, CA (18 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 1 day 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 Tech

  • Ontario, CA (5 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (5 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 5 days ago

6 positions available for Quality Control Technician - Critical role responsible for overseeing the efficient daily quality and inspection operations of the warehouse facility....

Quality Control Associate

  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Quality Control Associate 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 155 N Orange Ave, Industry, CA 91744 JOB SUMMARY: This is a Finance position responsible for monitoring the quality of perishable products in the...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Ontario, CA (5 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (5 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 15 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...

QC Technician II

  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 17 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 (23 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA (23 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 17 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

  • San Bernardino, CA (21 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (21 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Compensation range: $21.69 to $22.61 per hour Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Irwindale, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irwindale, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Specialist 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Irwindale, CA Company Description Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce...

Quality Control Technician

  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Technician#25-54357 $22-$24 per hour Pomona, CA All On-site Job Description The position of QC Technician II is within our Toxicology Business Unit located in CA....

QC Lab Technician Job #48735

  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pomona, CA (14 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

QC Lab Technician Laboratory Pomona, CA, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 25 Leading manufacturer of high-quality personal care products is seeking a QC Lab Tech to join their team! Title:...

QC Lab Technician Job #48651

  • Chino, CA (13 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chino, CA (13 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

QC Lab Technician Manufacturing Chino, CA, US Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 25 We are seeking a QC Lab Technician to join a growing personal care product and pharmaceutical manufacturer in...

Sr Quality Control Associate

  • Duarte, CA (18 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Duarte, CA (18 miles from Upland, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

Demographic Data for Upland, CA

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Upland, CA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Upland, 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 Upland, 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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