Quality Control Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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 Lab Technician - Nights

  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 4 hours ago
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 4 hours ago

QC Lab Technician - Nights Job Description Join a dynamic team as a QC Lab Technician, where you will perform essential quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food safety. You will...

Quality Control Tech I - Alexandria

  • Alexandria, MN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Alexandria, MN
  • 13 hours ago

As the Quality Control Technician, I perform field and lab tests on ready-mix concrete to ensure compliance with ACI, ASTM, and DOT standards....

Quality Control Tech I - Willmar

  • Willmar, MN
  • 13 hours ago
  • Willmar, MN
  • 13 hours ago

As the Quality Control Technician, I perform field and lab tests on ready-mix concrete to ensure compliance with ACI, ASTM, and DOT standards....

Quality Control Technician - Aggregates

  • Bemidji, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Bemidji, MN
  • 3 days ago

Control Technician, you will have: Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime and some Saturdays....

Quality Control Technician

  • Lakeland, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Lakeland, MN
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview The Quality Control Technician position includes providing inspection, testing services, and documentation for paving projects....

QC Lab Tech- New Grads

  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 6 days ago

QC Lab Technician Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to join our team. The role includes performing quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food safety...

QC Lab Technician

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 6 days ago

QC Lab Technician Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to join our team. The role includes performing quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food safety...

Order Fulfillment/Quality Control associate

  • Rockville, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Rockville, MN
  • 13 days ago

Order Fulfillment/Quality Control associate Automotive Parts Solutions Inc Rockville, MN Disabled Person April 14, 2025 Job Description: Automotive Part Solutions is a privately owned,...

QC Lab Technician Days

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 13 days ago

QC Lab Technician - Days Actalent Saint Cloud, MN US.jobs February 1, 2025 Job QC Lab Technician - Days Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to join our team. The...

Quality Control Technician

  • Stacy, MN
  • 17 days ago
  • Stacy, MN
  • 17 days ago

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for quality control in all phases of production utilizing established procedures, quality control manuals, and equipment....

Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 18 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 18 days ago

The role also supports Quality Engineers with data analysis and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)....

QC Lab Technician - Days

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 21 days ago

QC Lab Technician - Days Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to join our team. The role includes performing quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food...

2nd Shift Senior Quality Control Technician

  • Hopkins, MN
  • 25 days ago
  • Hopkins, MN
  • 25 days ago

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in the Pharmaceutical industry for a 2 nd Shift Senior Quality Control Technician....

Quality Control Tech. I

  • Rosemount, MN
  • 26 days ago
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 26 days ago

I ROSEMOUNT MN SHARE GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for inspecting and testing our products to ensure conformance with PCI standards and design specifications that...

Quality Control Tech. I

  • Albany, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, MN
  • 30+ days ago

I Wells Albany, MN MinnesotaJobs March 22, 2025 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for inspecting and testing our products to ensure conformance with PCI standards and...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Local
National
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151,942

Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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