Quality Control Technician Jobs in Iowa

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 Tech

  • Algona, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Algona, IA
  • 2 days ago

QA Tech** Competitive Wages - Depending on Experience Monday-Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, Every Other Weekend We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented QA Tech who's eager to make an impact....

QA/QC Specialist

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

The Waldinger Corporation, a growing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and Sheet Metal industry leader, is looking for a dependable and detailed QA/QC Specialist for our team! The QA/QC Specialist...

Quality Control Technician

  • Mason City, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 3 days ago

Quality Control Technician Mason City, IA 50401 Posted: 06/11/2025 Job Number: 762989 Pay Rate: 13.50 Industry: Plastics JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Quality Control Technician Wage: $13.50/Hour...

Electrical Quality Control (QC) Technician

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 days ago

Electrical Quality Control (QC) Technician The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc. life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Iowa, Des Moines Jun...

Deposit Quality Control Specialist

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 9 days ago

Deposit Quality Control Specialist Remote - USA,USA About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology...

Quality Control Technician

  • Boone, IA
  • 15 days ago
  • Boone, IA
  • 15 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description As a Quality Control Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and quality of production records and labels....

QUALITY CONTROL TECH - Sioux City, IA

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 20 days ago

$21.00 Per Hour Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $46.26 - $63.92 Per hour QUALITY CONTROL TECH - Sioux City, IA Strata Corporation Occupation: Quality Control...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Pleasant Hill, IA
  • 24 days ago

Overview Kemin is seeking a skilled and dedicated QC Specialist to perform chemical testing on raw materials and finished products using various analytical and wet chemistry techniques....

Quality Control Technician

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 28 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Quality Tech will conduct routine quality inspections throughout production, including in-process and final inspections of new machinery....

Quality Control Tech

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials...

Quality Control Technician

  • Paullina, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Paullina, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Hands-on working knowledge and experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements a plus....

Quality Control Associate, Immunochemistry

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 60+ days ago

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm...

Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Shift: 2:00 PM-2:00 AMHourly Rate: $22.44 an hour Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for a variety of responsibilities including inspecting food product and packaging quality...

Asphalt Quality Control Technician

  • Johnston, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 90+ days ago

The Asphalt Quality Control Technician is responsible for compaction testing of asphalt mixtures and making any necessary adjustments to the compaction process to ensure compliance for all applications...

Quality Control Technician Shft

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials...

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Iowa 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
12.4%
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 Iowa
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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