The Quality Control Technician checks materials, products, and production work to make sure they meet the company’s required standards before they move forward or reach customers. The position combines hands-on inspection, testing, accurate documentation, and quick identification of quality problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming materials, work-in-progress, and finished products for defects or inconsistencies.
- Perform routine quality tests using gauges, measuring tools, inspection equipment, or approved testing procedures.
- Compare products against drawings, specifications, samples, and established quality standards.
- Identify defective or out-of-spec products and document the reason for rejection.
- Record inspection results, measurements, test findings, and corrective actions accurately.
- Work with production teams to investigate recurring defects and determine where problems are occurring.
- Verify that corrected products meet requirements before approving them for production, shipment, or release.
- Maintain inspection tools and report equipment that requires repair or calibration.
These responsibilities align with current BLS and O*NET descriptions of QC technicians and inspectors, including inspecting, measuring, testing, documenting results, and identifying products that fail specifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or an associate degree is a plus.
- Previous experience in quality control, manufacturing, production, laboratory testing, or a related environment preferred.
- Comfortable using measuring and inspection equipment.
- Ability to read specifications, work instructions, and basic technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize small defects or variations.
- Good documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
- 401(k) or retirement plan options.
- Paid training and opportunities to earn quality-related certifications.
- Overtime or shift differential opportunities where applicable.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities to advance into Quality Control Lead, Quality Assurance Specialist, or Quality Supervisor positions.
Salary Range: $55,000 – $78,000 annually
