Quality Control Technician Jobs in Cary, IL

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 Tech

  • McHenry, IL (9 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • McHenry, IL (9 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Elements & Position Responsibilities Performs a variety of inspection duties at required intervals using gauges and a microscope to inspect parts for dimensions, color and appearance Performs...

Quality Control Specialist I

  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (13 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 2 days ago

About our family of companies: We are on a mission to bring learning to life! At our family of companies, Learning Resources, Educational Insights, and hand2mind, we create a unique range of toys,...

Quality Control Technician II - Nights

  • Round Lake Beach, IL (10 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL (10 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 4 days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Quality Control Technician II

  • Round Lake Beach, IL (10 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL (10 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

Doughnut Factory Quality Control Technician

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Krispy Kreme's Quality Control Technicians have a special role in ensuring that all of our products are meeting our high quality standards....

Quality Control Associate

  • Lake Zurich, IL (9 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (9 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Assembler - Lake Zurich, IL 1st and 2nd shift - ENTRY LEVEL POSITION Job Description Workers will be on a line assembling various pieces of landscaping equipment. Each line has 5 to 10 assemblers...

SR Quality Control Associate

  • Hanover Park, IL (17 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hanover Park, IL (17 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Standing for full shift Job Description Job Description Location/Division...

Quality Control Technician I

  • Northbrook, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Quality Control Technician Northbrook, IL / On-Site 1st Shift Position Overview: The Quality Control Technician reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor....

Quality Control Tech. I

  • Crystal Lake, IL (5 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (5 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 16 days ago

I Crystal Lake IL SHARE GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for inspecting and testing our products to ensure conformance with PCI standards and design specifications...

Bilingual Food QC Tech

  • Park Ridge, IL (24 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (24 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 18 days ago

LabPersonnel Bilingual Food QC Tech in Park Ridge , Illinois This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Bilingual Food QC Tech for Specialty Food Company in Wheeling, IL Duties of...

Quality Control Technician

  • Palatine, IL (12 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (12 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Create detailed First Article Inspection reports using the FAI database (SharePoint) and submit these reports for review....

Quality Control Technician

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (14 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Transform the everyday with us We are looking for a Quality Control Technician. This position will be based at our Buffalo Grove, IL facility....

QA/QC Specialist (Food/Beverage)

  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

QA/QC Specialist (Food/Beverage) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Waukegan, IL 60087 Our client creates specialty natural ingredients for products, they are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to...

Quality Control Technician - 2nd shift - 2421-3669

  • Addison, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Addison, IL (23 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

at BWAY Corporation in Addison, Illinois, United States Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities Conduct various critical UN DOT regulatory standard performance testing. Understands...

Quality Control Technician

  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Cary, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Job Description Job title: Quality Control Technician Duration: 6 months (Possible Extension) Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 Hours: M - F, 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM w/Overtime...

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Cary, IL

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Cary, IL 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 Cary, IL
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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