Quality Control Technician Jobs in La Porte, TX

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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QC Lab Technician

  • Old Rvr Wnfre, TX (12 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Old Rvr Wnfre, TX (12 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) Testing of asphalt binder samples in accordance with applicable specifications, QC Plan, and Quality Management System....

QA/QC Technician

  • La Marque, TX (22 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Marque, TX (22 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

LONG TERM MAINTENANCE PROJECT - NO PER DIEM SUMMARY: Inspects accepts and/or rejects work performed in compliance with applicable codes and specifications. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Understanding and...

QC Lab Technician

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) Testing of asphalt binder samples in accordance with applicable specifications, QC Plan, and Quality Management System....

Qc Technician

  • Baytown, TX (12 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (12 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 2 days ago

QC TECHNICIAN National Strand Baytown, TX (Onsite) Full-Time The Company National Strand is part of the Metals Processing Group which produces steel wire and cable/wire-related products that serve...

Quality Control Technician

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We're looking for Quality Control Technicians, based out of Houston, TX, to join our team and help connect America. What you'll get......

Lead Technician - Quality Control - 5001103840206

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Job DescriptionPBNA $27.00 / hourClick Here to watch our Realistic Job Preview Video Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications....

Hot Mix Asphalt QC Tech Level 1A

  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (6 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 15 days ago

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for evaluation of volumetric data necessary for adjustments to mix production to ensure compliance for all applications and projects....

Lead Technician - Quality Control

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 17 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,...

Upstream Quality Control Specialist

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Roles & Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Witness inspections and testing per inspection test plans, quality plans, industry standards, supplier and...

Day Shift Quality Control Technician

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Line of Business: Aggregates About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the worlds largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the...

Quality Control Specialist - Commmercial Roofing

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 29 days ago

Perform a pre-final inspection to ensure that the projects have a zero punch list. Perform final inspections when needed....

Quality Control Tech

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities Comply with all HSE, QMS, and corporate polices at Tube Supply Perform inspection on outbound orders per OPS-02 (Order Processing and Final Inspection) Report any deficiencies to Supervisor...

QA/QC Technician

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Are you looking for an opportunity to move your career forward with an established industry leader? Join our team at KenMor Electric Company! KenMor Electric Company is an electrical contractor...

FlexSteel - QC Technician - I

  • Baytown, TX (12 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baytown, TX (12 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Ensure process inspections are adequate and in compliance to Quality System Document own work and verify that proper procedures are followed. Research and prepare records for processing....

Quality Control Technician

  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Houston, TX (19 miles from La Porte, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Actalent is currently hiring "Quality control technician" in the Houston, Texas area Job Description: Performs Quality Control assays for product release of cell therapy products and Stability Studies...

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in La Porte, TX

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in La Porte, TX 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 La Porte, TX
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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