Quality Control Technician Jobs in Iowa

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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Construction Quality Control Technician

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Construction Quality Control Technician Location: Dubuque, IA Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions: To apply, click the green 'Apply Now' button above....

Quality Control Technician

  • Bondurant, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bondurant, IA
  • 7 hours ago

Quality Control Technician Bondurant, IA 50035 Posted: 04/19/2025 Job Number: 759248 Pay Rate: 21.00 Industry: Construction JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Quality Control Technician Wage: $21.00/hour...

Quality Control Associate, Immunochemistry

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 4 days ago

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm...

Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 4 days ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 4 days ago

Shift: 2:00 PM-2:00 AMHourly Rate: $22.44 an hour Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for a variety of responsibilities including inspecting food product and packaging quality...

Quality Control Technician

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 6 days ago

SUMMARY: The Quality Control Technician oversees and inspects products to ensure standards are met, and/or repairs in the shop ensuring proper procedures are followed to improve efficiency and results...

Technician - Quality Control - Nights

  • Urbandale, IA
  • 8 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA
  • 8 days ago

watch our Realistic Job Preview Video Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications. Position is responsible for weighing, measuring,...

Quality Control Technician (CMM Inspector) - 1st/2nd Shift

  • Orange City, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Orange City, IA
  • 10 days ago

Validate CMM programs, troubleshooting, and analysis of rejects/failures and generation of documentation pertaining to AS9100 requirements....

QA/QC Technician

  • Ames, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 11 days ago

Now hiring! QA/QC Technician Ames, IA We are looking for a QA/QC Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Ames,IA. Come create chemistry with us! BASF's Agricultural Solutions...

Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

  • Orange City, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Orange City, IA
  • 13 days ago

Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS To print your application: BENEFITS OVERVIEW Medical (Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield) Dental (Delta Dental) Vision (VSP) PTO (extra...

Quality Control Technician - 5th Shift

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 14 days ago

Quality Control Technician - 5th Shift Accu-Mold Corp - 3.5 Ankeny, IA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $39.8K - $50.2K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level High school diploma or GED Micrometer...

Blood Bank Clinical Services and Quality Control Specialist

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Clinical Services and Quality Control Specialist to perform routine tasks associated with the calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance of a...

QC Technician

  • Sergeant Bluff, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sergeant Bluff, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Salary Not Available QC Technician R&R Integrated Solutions Location: Sergeant Bluff, IA - 51054 Positions available: 1 Job #: 45199036 Source: Recruit Military Posted: 12/11/2024 Web Site:...

Asphalt Quality Control Technician

  • Johnston, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Johnston, IA
  • 30+ days ago

The Asphalt Quality Control Technician is responsible for compaction testing of asphalt mixtures and making any necessary adjustments to the compaction process to ensure compliance for all applications...

Quality Control Technician

  • Vinton, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vinton, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Quality Control Technician Requisition ID: 57655 Position Type: (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement: About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical...

Quality Control Technician - PCC

  • Brooklyn, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Our PCC Division has an opening for a Quality Control Technician....

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Iowa

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Iowa 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 Iowa
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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