Quality Control Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 Technician (ENDS)

  • Olyphant, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olyphant, PA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting and testing raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet required levels of quality and industry regulations....

Quality Control Technician

  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 1 day ago

Ready to thrive as a quality assurance (QA) specialist or technician in the manufacturing space? A few things come to mind: Flexibility. Reliability. Being safety-minded, detail-oriented and...

Sr QC Associate, Analytical

  • Bristol, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, PA
  • 1 day ago

Sr QC Associate, Analytical Bristol, PAQuality - Quality Control /Full Time /On-Site With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service delivered by...

QC Specialist-Large Molecule

  • Exton, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 1 day ago

Quality Control Specialist-Large Molecule Location: Exton, PA Full-time Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25...

Lead Pharmacovigilance QC Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

California, US residents click here (. **The job details are as follows:** **Who we are** We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit...

Quality Control Specialist II, Sample Management [Contract to Hire]

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Quality Control Specialist II, Sample Management will ensure time-sensitive distribution of quality control samples in support of QC-related activities. They will be responsible for...

Quality Control Specialist I, Sample Management [Contract to Hire]

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

Overview The Quality Control Specialist I, Sample Management will ensure time-sensitive distribution of quality control samples in support of QC-related activities. They will be responsible for...

Quality Control Technician

  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 3 days ago

Don't wait-click Apply Now to launch your career as a Quality Control Technician today!...

Quality Control Technician

  • Wrightsville, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Wrightsville, PA
  • 4 days ago

Quality Control Technician** **Job Description** The Quality Control Technician will work in tandem with the Quality Manager to ensure all products in the manufacturing facility meet Quality Standards...

Technician - Quality Control

  • Johnstown, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Johnstown, PA
  • 5 days ago

watch our Realistic Job Preview Video MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL 3 SHIFTS AND WEEKENDS Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications....

QC Technician II - Weekend A Shift

  • Millersburg, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Millersburg, PA
  • 5 days ago

Work Schedule Second Shift (Afternoons) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings,...

Quality Control Technician (3rd Shift)-Sensible

  • Mountville, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Mountville, PA
  • 11 days ago

Basic Purpose: Under supervision, the Quality Control Technician assists with performing onsite product and equipment inspections, verifications, and testing to ensure the overall safety of food products...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 12 days ago

Quality Control Technicians are accountable for quality records, tests and inspections accurately performed and reported on the computer in simple written reports....

Quality Control Technician

  • Ephrata, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Ephrata, PA
  • 12 days ago

Astro Machine Works is seeking full time Quality Control Technician for our growing team. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Quality Control Inspection 2. Reporting and Administration 3....

Quality Control Specialist

  • Boyertown, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • Boyertown, PA
  • 12 days ago

Quality Control Specialist Category: Light Industrial Location: Boyertown, PA 19512 Pay: $18.00 Hourly Posted: 2 days ago Status: Open Description Quality Control Specialist Elwood Staffing is...

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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