Quality Control Technician Jobs in Virginia

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 Specialist Junior

  • Stafford, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Stafford, VA
  • 8 hours ago

PLEASE NOTE: This position is contingent upon contract award. This position may be shared with one of our contract partners, and applicant resumes may be shared with a partner for consideration....

QC Lab Tech I

  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Colonial Heights, VA
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Scientific QC Lab Tech I Colonial Heights, VA Job Description Job ID#: 113078 Category: Scientific Job Type: Contract to Hire Branch: New Castle Salary: $ 25.00 - $ 25.00 Phone: ... QC...

Jack Daniel's Bottling Quality Control Specialist- 3rd Shift

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 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 (DAY shift)

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Quality Control Technician. This role is based in our facility in Lynchburg, Virginia, and reports to the Quality Control Supervisor....

Quality Control Technician

  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA
  • 3 days ago

jobs computer and mathematical occupations quality control technician quality control technician. mechanicsville, virginia posted march 28, 2025 job details summary $22 - $27 per hour contract associate...

Production Quality Control Technician - Steel America (Job ID: 825)

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 3 days ago

Production Quality Control Technician - Steel America Purpose: Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Production Quality Control Inspector to support structural fabrication operations...

QC Associate (ONSITE)

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 4 days ago

The purpose of Quality Control Associate is to update and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the quality control plan. This includes working with employees as well as...

Qa/Qc Associate (Onsite)

  • Sandston, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Sandston, VA
  • 7 days ago

Quality Control Associate The purpose of Quality Control Associate is to update and coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of the quality control plan. This includes working with...

Quality Control Specialist lll (Automated Tester)

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 11 days ago

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).ESN delivers trusted solutions that...

Quality Control Technician

  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Lynchburg, VA
  • 17 days ago

ICP Group is seeking to identify a Quality Control Technician to join our Buchanan, Lynchburg, VA plant....

QC Technician

  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 days ago

laboratory practices Documentation management through both physical and electronic means Quality related training for employees Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory and work area Aid in quality...

Quality Control Technician - Asphalt

  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 18 days ago

Job Title: Quality Control Technician - Asphalt Location: Richmond, VA Department: Asphalt Lab Reports to: Manager - Asphalt Quality Control Major Role and Purpose: Perform all testing and sampling...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Elkton, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Elkton, VA
  • 19 days ago

Quality Control Specialist** Laboratory Elkton, VA, US Pay Rate Low: 35 | Pay Rate High: 39 + Added - 08/04/2025 Apply for Job Our esteemed client, a trailblazing global pharmaceutical powerhouse,...

Quality Control Specialist Job #48896

  • Elkton, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Elkton, VA
  • 19 days ago

Quality Control Specialist Laboratory Elkton, VA, US Pay Rate Low: 35 | Pay Rate High: 39 Our esteemed client, a trailblazing global pharmaceutical powerhouse, renowned for their expertise in...

Quality Control Technician

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • 22 days ago

Quality Control Technician Automation Personnel Services is looking for a hard-working Quality Control Technician for a company based in Fredericksburg, VA....

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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