Quality Control Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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 Associate (2nd Shift)

  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Collierville, TN
  • 1 day ago

CCL Sleeve/IML location Check us out here! About Us: Serving the packaging and promotional industry for over sixty years, CCL is the global supply chain leader of innovative premium packaging,...

Quality Control Associate

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 3 days ago

Position Responsibilities: Final inspection to ensure that all products released for shipment conforms to design specifications and is fit to be used for the intended purpose....

Jack Daniels Bottling Quality Control Specialist

  • Lynchburg, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Lynchburg, TN
  • 4 days ago

What You Can Expect: Engage in food safety and quality culture through support and participation of SQF activities Provide resources for continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality system Perform...

Quality Control Technician

  • Morristown, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 5 days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description Inspecting Products: Examine products to ensure they meet quality standards, specifications, and functionality....

Jack Daniel's Bottling Quality Control Specialist

  • Lynchburg, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Lynchburg, TN
  • 6 days ago

What You Can Expect: Engage in food safety and quality culture through support and participation of SQF activities Provide resources for continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality system Perform...

Quality Control Technician

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Quality Control Technician Gpac is partnered with a global leader in agricultural processing operations....

Quality Control Technician

  • Memphis, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 6 days ago

Quality Control Technician Gpac is partnered with a global leader in agricultural processing operations....

Quality Control Technician

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago

Quality Control Technician Gpac is partnered with a global leader in agricultural processing operations....

Quality Control Lab Technician

  • Maryville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Maryville, TN
  • 13 days ago

This team member will be a Quality Lab Technician in the Electrification Division 101 PA Lab (Product Analysis) - 1st shift Job Description: Failure Analysis of EHV Inverter including In-Process...

Quality Control Technician (TN)

  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 days ago

Quality Control Technicians must have high attention to detail and work at a fast pace in order to meet their key performance indicators safely and accurately....

Nissan QC Technician - 3rd Shift

  • Smyrna, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Smyrna, TN
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary: The Nissan QC Tech provides data collection and reporting for all manufacturing assembly operations. Associates must accurately record and report this data to operations and provide...

Quality Control Technician

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 19 days ago

Quality Control Technician Gpac is partnered with a global leader in agricultural processing operations....

Quality Control Technician

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 26 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 26 days ago

Job Details: Rogers Group, Inc. is currently seeking an individual for the QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN position for our East Tennessee operating locations....

QC_Lab_Technician

  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clarksville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Job Title: Quality Lab Technician Department: Quality Control Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Job Summary: Performs inspection of in-process and incoming samples according to company...

Quality Control Technician

  • Lebanon, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lebanon, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished goods to specified criteria and test methods. Clearly communicate nonconforming product/out of tolerance conditions to team members and...

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Tennessee

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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