Quality Control Technician Jobs in Northfield, 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

  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Quality Control Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Technician to join our team....

US - Kitting/QC Associate

  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (17 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Description Title: Kitting/Quality Control Technician Department: Operations Immediate Supervisor: Manufacturing Supervisor Location: Schaumburg Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Principle Accountabilities...

Quality Control Technician - 2nd shift

  • Des Plaines, IL (7 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (7 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be part of the Quality Management System supporting various teams....

Technician Quality Control

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago

About Us** Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry largest network of experts, Freemans insights shape...

Career Opportunities: Technician Quality Control (93198)

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 9 days ago

About Us Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry' largest network of experts, Freeman's insights shape...

QC Technician

  • Carol Stream, IL (23 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (23 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago

QC Technician Job Description The QC Technician is responsible for auditing finished goods and manufacturing facilities, maintaining databases, troubleshooting, and handling product disposition....

Quality Control Technician

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 15 days ago

COPY LINK link Our client is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join their team!...

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Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)

  • Wood Dale, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wood Dale, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Quality Control Technician About Optimas Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial...

Quality Control Technician II - Nights

  • Round Lake Beach, IL (24 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL (24 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 15 days ago

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Lead Quality Control Technician

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Demonstrated leadership skills Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, and spreadsheets in MS Word and MS Excel Experience using Quality Management System...

Quality Control Technician

  • Des Plaines, IL (7 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (7 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Quality Control Technician Des Plaines, IL 60018 Posted: 07/09/2025 Job Number: 764906 Pay Rate: 23.50 Industry: Plastics JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Quality Control Technician Wage: $23.50 /Hour...

Quality Control Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 23 days ago

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF's standards of quality and safety on all finished products....

Quality Control Technician

  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (14 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 24 days ago

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You've driven on highways we paved, you've travelled through airports we modernized, you've commuted through rail...

Quality Control Technician I

  • North Chicago, IL (15 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (15 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control Technician I#25-61657 North Chicago, IL All On-site Job Description Position Title - Quality Control Technician I Location/Site - US-IL-Lake County Number of positions needed - 1 Job...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (4 miles from Northfield, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Northbrook, IL / On-Site 1st Shift Position Overview: The Quality Control Technician reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor....

Demographic Data for Northfield, IL

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Northfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Northfield, IL 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 Northfield, 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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