Quality Control Technician Jobs in Washington

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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IP Patent Prosecution Specialist (Quality Control)

  • Cooley
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

IP Patent Prosecution Specialist (Quality Control) Cooley is seeking an IP Patent Prosecution Specialist (Quality Control) to join the IP Services team. The hours for this role will be: 9a - 6p PT...

Hybrid

Job ID: 521083 American Rock Products., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic,...

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Quality Control Technician - American Rock Products (Richland, WA)

  • AMAT West
  • Richland, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richland, WA
  • 6 days ago

Job ID: 521083 American Rock Products., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic,...

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Technician Quality Control Field

  • North Sky Communications, LLC
  • Auburn, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburn, WA
  • 6 days ago

Control Technician/Field QC Inspector/Telecommunications/Quality Assurance/Telecom Construction/Installation Inspections/Compliance Monitoring/Final Inspections/Defect Tracking/Non-Compliance Resolution...

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Quality Control Technician

  • AMAT West
  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 9 days ago

Job ID: 524633 American Rock Products., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic,...

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Quality Control Technician (East Wenatchee, WA, US, 98802)

  • CRH Plc.
  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • East Wenatchee, WA
  • 10 days ago

Job ID: 524633 American Rock Products., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic,...

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QC Technician (Weekend Nights)

  • PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 21 days ago

The Company: Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our team!...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Heidelberg Materials
  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 22 days ago

Line of Business: RMC About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

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1st Shift Quality Control Technician - Forks Township, PA

  • Victaulic Company
  • Forks, WA
  • 22 days ago
  • Forks, WA
  • 22 days ago

Capable of accurately using calipers, micrometers, optical comparator, hardness test equipment, and other precision variable gauges. Capable of using a computer....

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Quality Control Specialist

  • TIMBERLAND BANK MASTER
  • Aberdeen, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aberdeen, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Specialist West Olympia 18 - Olympia, WA 98502; Auburn 30 - Auburn, WA 98002; Bethel Station 35 - Spanaway, WA 98387; Chehalis 49 - Chehalis, WA 98532; Downtown Aberdeen -...

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Flex Staff Quality Control Specialist

  • CDM Smith
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Flex Staff Quality Control Specialist CDM Smith - Tacoma, WA 98408 Posted: 4/20/2026 - Expires: 6/19/2026 Job ID: 293359679 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job...

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QC Specialist

  • Aerotek
  • Camas, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Camas, WA
  • 45+ days ago

QC Specialist Paying $30 /hr to $40/hr Location - Camas, WA Responsibilities: Inspect surface finishes, mechanical tolerances, and electrical functionality, using tools such as calipers,...

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Quality Control Technician

  • Keystone Automotive Industries
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Moses Lake, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the...

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Quality Control - Associate

  • PrideStaff
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control - QC/QA Associate Shift/Hours: Monday - Friday, First Shift 8:00 am-5:00 pm Pay Rate: $21 - $27/hr DOE Location: Seattle, WA We are thrilled to announce a new Quality Control -...

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Quality Control Tech -- Lewiston/Clarkston

  • Knife River
  • Clarkston, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Clarkston, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Knife River Idaho Division is looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our team in the Lewiston, Idaho area....

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Demographic Data for Washington

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Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Washington

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Washington 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 Washington
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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