Quality Control Technician Jobs in South Carolina

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 - Shipping

  • Sea Fox Boat Company Inc.
  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview The Shipping Quality Control Technician plays a key role in the final inspection and shipping process....

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Quality Control Specialist II

  • Goldbelt Incorporated
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

Overview Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. A leader in cutting-edge research and technology in the cyber arena, CPMG focuses...

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Quality Control Specialist III

  • Goldbelt Incorporated
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

Overview Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. A leader in cutting-edge research and technology in the cyber arena, CPMG focuses...

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Concrete Quality Control Technician

  • CMC
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • North Charleston, SC
  • 4 days ago

it's what's inside that counts _ __ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication...

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QA/QC Technician

  • TEKsystems
  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Moncks Corner, SC
  • 5 days ago

QA/QC Technician - Data Center (Moncks Corner, SC) Location: Moncks Corner, South Carolina Requirement: Must live within driving distance or be willing to relocate. Relocation package is not...

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Sr. Quality Control Specialist - Charleston, SC

  • Serco
  • Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 9 days ago

Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems in performancebased contracting environments....

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Manufacturing Quality Control Specialist

  • HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, SC
  • 13 days ago

You'll contribute to building and maintaining robust quality systems, interpreting detailed drawings, and supporting processes that uphold regulatory and internal standards....

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QC Technician

  • Atlas Copco
  • Greer, SC
  • 23 days ago
  • Greer, SC
  • 23 days ago

Your role At Atlas Copco, we value your work and who you are. As a global technology leader with over 150 years of innovation, were committed to making a positive impact on industries and...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Mindlance
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 24 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 24 days ago

Quality Control Technician#26-11781 Fort Mill, SC All On-site Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Interview: Onsite Interview Shift: Monday to Thursday 8:00 pm to 6:30 am The Quality Technician is responsible...

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Quality Control Specialist IV (Cyber)

  • Quiet Professionals
  • Charleston, SC
  • 24 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 24 days ago

Job Requirements Charleston, SC Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified Early Career (2+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Position...

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QC Associate

  • Charles River Laboratories
  • Charleston, SC
  • 24 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 24 days ago

We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP...

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Quality Control Specialist

  • MI Technical Solutions
  • Charleston, SC
  • 28 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 28 days ago

**This position is located in Charleston, South Carolina** The Opportunity: Proactive and detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist to support a large-scale training effort and broader...

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QC Associate Scientist

  • Eurofins Scientific
  • Columbia, SC
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 28 days ago

Company Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Manpower
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join their team....

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QC Lab Technician

  • SGS Consulting
  • Kingstree, SC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kingstree, SC
  • 30+ days ago

Location (mandatory): Kingstree, SC 29556 Quality-focused laboratory professional supporting raw material, in-process, and final product testing in a GLP/cGMP environment. Skilled in routine...

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Demographic Data for South Carolina

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Intro to Quality Assurance and Quality Control
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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in South Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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