Quality Control Technician Jobs in Gurnee, IL

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 Technician

  • Avalign
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our...

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Quality Control Associate

  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (24 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Associate Job Description We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Control Associate to ensure the highest standards in our products. The role involves...

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Quality Control Specialist

  • Kelly Services
  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Quality Control Specialist Apply Now Applied To save a job sign in or get started Job ID: 10236498 Posted today Back Mount Prospect, IL, US Electronic Assembly High School or equivalent Full Time,...

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Quality Control Specialist

  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Location: Temporary: West Chicago, IL Permanent: Northbrook, IL (mid–late summer) Pay: $20/hour Shifts: 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Aerotek
  • Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician to join our team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment....

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Quality Control Specialist

  • Computacenter PLC
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 20 days ago

About the role As the Quality Control Specialist, you will play a key role in Computacenter United States Inc's Integration Center, handling the inspection of in process and finished builds to...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Mindlance
  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (22 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 26 days ago

Quality Control Technician#26-13242 Des Plaines, IL All On-site Job Description This is a NonExempt position Summary Perform a wide variety of activities to support the Quality Management System....

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QA Technician/ Quality Control

  • Elite Staffing Inc.
  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 28 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here QA Technician/ Quality Control Key Responsibilities: Quality Inspections: Regularly inspect raw materials, in-process items, and finished products to ensure they...

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Quality Control Technician With Food Experience

  • Aerotek
  • Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (9 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description The Quality Control Technician ensures that food products meet strict quality and safety standards in a modern, high-volume manufacturing environment....

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Quality Control Technician

  • H.B. Fuller
  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (18 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description Quality Control Technician Northbrook, IL / On-Site Rate of Pay: Starting at $21.00/hr 1st Shift Position Overview: The Quality Control Technician reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Ahead, LLC
  • Libertyville, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (6 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

As a Quality Control Technician you will be working with the newest tech on the market and in some instances, you’ll see it before it even hits the market....

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Quality Control Tech (Operator)

  • Aptar Inc.
  • McHenry, IL (16 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • McHenry, IL (16 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

As a Quality Control Technician (Operator) You Will: Promotes and maintains a safe work environment at all times....

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Quality Control Technician

  • Ozinga Bros, Inc.
  • Lake Bluff, IL (7 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Bluff, IL (7 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Overview Salary: $51,000 - $64,000 Annually Summary: The Quality Control Technician will implement and comply with quality assurance methods and procedures to ensure products and materials are produced...

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Quality Control Technician - Utility Trucks

  • Custom Truck One Source
  • Union Grove, WI (23 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Union Grove, WI (23 miles from Gurnee, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Custom Truck One Source (CTOS 20716 Durand Ave., Union Grove, WI Hiring Mechanic / Service Technician to support Quality Control Inspection You will ensure that manufactured products meet CTOS...

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Demographic Data for Gurnee, IL

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Gurnee, IL

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Gurnee, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.6%
High School or GED
19.7%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.9%
Master's Degree
12.7%
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 Gurnee, IL
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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