Quality Control Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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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Order Fulfillment/Quality Control associate

  • Rockville, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockville, MN
  • 3 days ago

Order Fulfillment/Quality Control associate Automotive Parts Solutions Inc Rockville, MN Disabled Person April 14, 2025 Job Description: Automotive Part Solutions is a privately owned,...

QC Lab Technician Days

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 3 days ago

QC Lab Technician - Days Actalent Saint Cloud, MN US.jobs February 1, 2025 Job QC Lab Technician - Days Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to join our team. The...

QC Lab Technician

  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 3 days ago

Quality Control Lab Technician Job Description The QC Lab Technician will perform various quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food safety and product quality. This role involves...

QC Lab Technician - Overnights

  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • 4 days ago

Quality Control Lab Technician Job Description The QC Lab Technician will perform various quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food safety and product quality. This role involves...

Quality Control Technician

  • Rogers, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Rogers, MN
  • 6 days ago

Quality Systems: Assist with the equipment calibration program and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)....

Quality Control Technician

  • Stacy, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Stacy, MN
  • 7 days ago

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for quality control in all phases of production utilizing established procedures, quality control manuals, and equipment....

Quality Control Lab Technician

  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 7 days ago

Quality Control Lab Technician Job Description The QC Lab Technician will perform various quality control and laboratory functions to ensure food safety and product quality. This role involves...

Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift)

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 8 days ago

The role also supports Quality Engineers with data analysis and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)....

Quality Control Technician

  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Cold Spring, MN
  • 9 days ago

Quality Control Technician Doherty Staffing Solutions Inc....

Quality Control Lab Tech

  • Delano, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Delano, MN
  • 10 days ago

3rd shift Sunday - Thursday 11pm - 7am $21.83/hr + 10% shift differential Our Story KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters...

QC Lab Technician - Nights

  • Rockville, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockville, MN
  • 10 days ago

QC Lab Technician Excellent Opportunity to gain both Micro & Analytical Experience Job Description The QC Lab Technician will perform various quality control and laboratory functions to ensure...

2nd Shift Senior Quality Control Technician

  • Hopkins, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Hopkins, MN
  • 14 days ago

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in the Pharmaceutical industry for a 2 nd Shift Senior Quality Control Technician....

Quality Control Tech. I

  • Rosemount, MN
  • 16 days ago
  • Rosemount, MN
  • 16 days ago

I ROSEMOUNT MN 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 that...

Construction Materials Quality Control Specialist

  • Marshall, MN
  • 20 days ago
  • Marshall, MN
  • 20 days ago

For over 90 years, Duininck has been building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and vendors. Our partnerships, grounded in deeply held core...

Quality Control Tech. I

  • Albany, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Albany, MN
  • 24 days ago

I Wells Albany, MN MinnesotaJobs March 22, 2025 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for inspecting and testing our products to ensure conformance with PCI standards and...

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Local
National
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151,942

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Minnesota

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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