Quality Control Technician Jobs in Chelsea, MA

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 Lab Tech

  • Rockland, MA (19 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockland, MA (19 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Quality Control Lab Tech Requisition ID: 13816 Location: Rockland, MA, US Pay Type: **COMPANY OVERVIEW** Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential,...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical...

Deposit Quality Control Specialist

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 10 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...

QC Specialist I, Lab Equipment Qualification

  • Waltham, MA (11 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (11 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 10 days ago

system processes.Excellent organizational skills.Experience in cell and gene therapy manufacturing environment a plusExperience performing laboratory investigations, including out of specification...

QA/QC Technician

  • Danvers, MA (12 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (12 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description: Our Quality team plays an important role in our business operations and success. As a Plexus QC Technician, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment,...

Senior Technician - QC Microbiology (First Shift)

  • Chelmsford, MA (20 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (20 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses,...

Quality Control Technician - Rail

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Quality Control Technician - Rail The Middlesex Corporation - 3.0 Boston, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $64.9K - $78.4K a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Billerica, MA (15 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (15 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 18 days ago

Close Quality Control Specialist Billerica, Massachusetts Quality Engineering 202 days ago Apply Summary: Seeking a Quality Control Specialist to ensure compliance with QMS and customer...

QC Specialist - Group Leader (Cell and Gene Therapy)

  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (5 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 18 days ago

systems and equipment....

Quality Control Technician

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 24 days ago

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for testing seafood products and materials used during the manufacturing process to verify the products meet predefined criteria and conform to all applicable...

QC Lab Technician (3rd Shift)

  • Dedham, MA (13 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (13 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 25 days ago

By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest...

Specialist Quality Control

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 27 days ago

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical...

QC Lab Technician

  • Needham, MA (13 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Needham, MA (13 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 29 days ago

Why Work With Us? At Candel, our people drive our success. We value diversity, collaboration, and bold thinking in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Like a team, we show up for each other...

Specialist, Quality Control, Gas Operations

  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Boston, MA (3 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Specialist, Quality Control, Gas Operations EVERSOURCE - 3.5 Hyde Park, MA Job Details $92,820 - $103,130 a year 7 hours ago Qualifications Engineering Mid-level Microsoft Office Bachelor's degree...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Beverly, MA (14 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Beverly, MA (14 miles from Chelsea, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Quality Control Technician I perform assays on products to ensure product quality standards are met....

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Probability And Its Applications To Reliability, Quality Control, And Risk Assessment
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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Chelsea, MA

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Chelsea, MA 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 Chelsea, MA
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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