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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Quality Control Tech - Journey or Apprentice

  • Alliant
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 15 hours ago

Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED Required Experience Completion of the Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship and pass the final position qualification examination Other Requirements...

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Lead Quality Control Technician - Burlington, IA

  • CRH
  • Burlington, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Burlington, IA
  • 7 days ago

Lead Quality Control Technician - Burlington, IA CRH 5 ( ) Burlington, IA on company site for later Why you should apply for a job to CRH : 5/5 in overall job satisfaction 5/5 in supportive management...

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Quality Control Operator

  • De Witt, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • De Witt, IA
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring for a hands-on manufacturing role starting at $21 an hour, working a DuPont schedule that offers built-in time off while supporting a 24/7 operation. If you are safety-focused,...

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Lead Quality Control Technician - Burlington, IA (Burlington, IA, US, 52601)

  • CRH Plc.
  • Burlington, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Burlington, IA
  • 11 days ago

Position Overview This Lead Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing and supervising routine tests as required on raw materials, in-process components, and finished delivery of products...

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Construction Quality Control Technician

  • River City Paving
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 19 days ago

Construction Quality Control Technician at River City Paving Construction Quality Control Technician at River City Paving in Dubuque, Iowa Posted in about 13 hours ago....

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Technician Quality Control Field

  • Prince Telecom, LLC
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago

Discover a more connected career At Prince Telecom, LLC, as a Quality Control Field Technician, you'll ensure that construction or installation work meets specified standards by performing...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Martin Marietta
  • Alden, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Alden, IA
  • 26 days ago

The QC Tech uses prescribed standards to determine gradational and/or physical characteristics for quality control purposes and determine conformity to specifications. This position will be based...

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Electrical Quality Control Specialist (33248)

  • CEC
  • Fairfax, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Fairfax, IA
  • 26 days ago

CEC is one of the top specialty subcontractors in the country and as a quickly growing company, we are always looking for passionate, talented, and creative people to join our team's roster. If...

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Quality Control Technician (CMM Inspector) - 1st Shift

  • AIM Aerospace
  • Orange City, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • Orange City, IA
  • 28 days ago

Check out what we are up to! Instagram: Facebook: We are growing and would love to speak with you! SEKISUI Aerospace is currently hiring production team members in a variety of departments for our...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Precision Food Service, Inc.
  • New Sharon, IA
  • 28 days ago
  • New Sharon, IA
  • 28 days ago

KENT Worldwide has a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving team as a Quality Control Technician at our New Sharon, IA location....

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QC Tech

  • Aventure
  • Algona, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Algona, IA
  • 30+ days ago

QA Tech Competitive Wages - Depending on Experience 3rd Shift Openings: Monday-Friday, 10:00pm - 6:30am, Every Other Weekend *Will train on 1st shift Were looking for reliable, detail-oriented QA...

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Quality Control (QC) Technician

  • Helix Electric
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Helix Electric has need for a dynamic Electrician. The successful electrician will be part of a production driven team, performing electrical installations and troubleshooting. DETAILED JOB...

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Quality Control Specialist - Q3C IA

  • Q3 Contracting
  • IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • IA
  • 30+ days ago

Primoris Gas Operations, which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless, has over 60 years of experience working in the...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Actalent
  • Boone, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boone, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description The Quality Control Technician ensures that food-grade oil and dry goods products meet strict quality and safety standards by overseeing labeling, monitoring...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Mattr
  • Tipton, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tipton, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Quality Control Technician plays a critical role in protecting product integrity and customer satisfaction by ensuring all incoming materials, in-process...

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Demographic Data for Iowa

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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This course covers interpretations of the concept of probability. Topics include basic probability rules; random variables and distribution functions; functions of random variables; and...
Intro to Quality Assurance and Quality Control
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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Iowa

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Iowa 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 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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