Quality Control Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

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 1: 3rd Shift

  • Salisbury, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Salisbury, MA
  • 2 days ago

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION: Quality Control Technician I: 3rd Shift / Salisbury, MA TITULO DEL PUESTO / UBICACION: Tecnico de Control de Calidad I: 3er turno / Salisbury, MA JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt...

Technician, QC Microbiology

  • Framingham, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 3 days ago

Overview Replimune's mission is to revolutionize cancer treatment with therapies designed to activate a powerful and durable full-body anti-tumor response, boldly transforming cancer care because...

Quality Control Technician

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 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...

Quality Control Technician II, Analytical

  • Braintree, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Braintree, MA
  • 12 days ago

SUMMARY The Quality Control Technician II will be responsible for performing Quality Control Analytical laboratory testing of in-process, finished goods, validation studies, and adherence to all applicable...

Quality Control Technician II, Analytical

  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 14 days ago

SUMMARY The Quality Control Technician II will be responsible for performing Quality Control Analytical laboratory testing of in-process, finished goods, validation studies, and adherence to all applicable...

Gene Therapy Quality Control Associate II - Cell-Based Assays

  • Andover, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Andover, MA
  • 17 days ago

Why Sarepta? Why Now? The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 17 days ago

Division: Consumer Lending and Payments Department: Retail Loan Servicing Reports to: AVP, Retail Loan Servicing Status: Non-Exempt Grade: 6 Salary Range: $19.00 - $31.86 Location: Pittsfield, MA...

Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

  • Bedford, MA
  • 19 days ago
  • Bedford, MA
  • 19 days ago

Shift of the Quality Control Technician: M-F 12pm-8pm or 1pm-9pm Pay Rate of the Quality Control Technician: $24-$26/hr Responsibilities of the Quality Control Technician: Quality Control parts inspections...

QC Technician - ATP Tests (Part-time)

  • North Andover, MA
  • 22 days ago
  • North Andover, MA
  • 22 days ago

Overview The QC Technician ATP Tests is a non exempt entry level part time laboratory position that reports to the QC Supervisor ATP Tests The QC Technician ATP Tests is responsible for performing...

QC Associate II, Potency

  • Andover, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Andover, MA
  • 29 days ago

Why Sarepta? Why Now? The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold leadership positions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and limb-girdle muscular...

Quality Control Technician

  • Agawam, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Agawam, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Industrial & Manufacturing $ 16 / Hour location_on Agawam, Massachusetts work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link This is an...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Medway, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Medway, MA
  • 30+ days ago

What Youll Do To conduct first piece and in-process inspection, final inspection and testing on a variety of parts and products in a manner which will consistently ensure compliance with pre-established...

Quality Control Technician

  • Worcester, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description Job Title: Quality Control Technician Location: Worcester, MA, 01604 Duration: 12 months Description: Shift: Monday thru Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm....

Quality Control Specialist- Gas Operations

  • Auburn, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Auburn, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Specialist- Gas Operations 03/18/2025 Locations: Southborough, Massachusetts; Auburn, Massachusetts; Lawrence, Massachusetts; Springfield, Massachusetts Role and Scope of Position:...

Quality Control Technician

  • Lunenburg, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lunenburg, MA
  • 30+ days ago

As a Quality Control Technician, the selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers....

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Massachusetts 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
12.3%
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 Massachusetts
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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