Quality Control Technician Jobs
Quality Control Technician jobs are open across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and aerospace, from entry-level inspection roles to senior and lead technician positions, with specializations in metrology, non-destructive testing, and statistical process control. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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OD Coating QC Technician – FBE Coating Plant-Swing Shift
Location: Steelton, PA
Position Summary
The OD Coating QC Technician is responsible for performing quality control inspections, laboratory testing, process audits, and documentation associated with the application of Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coating on steel pipe.
This position works closely with production, quality, and shipping personnel to ensure coating operations meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and applicable industry requirements. The technician will provide day-to-day oversight of coating quality from incoming material through coating application, testing, inspection, and final rail-car loading.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and understand daily production schedules, customer data sheets, and job requirements.
- Review and interpret customer coating specifications and applicable quality requirements.
- Audit and document daily operating data from coating plant equipment and production processes.
- Monitor and audit the FBE coating application process to verify compliance with required process parameters.
- Perform all required laboratory testing necessary to complete daily coating sample requirements.
- Accurately record laboratory test results and maintain required quality documentation.
- Monitor and inspect coating condition, steel surface condition, and grind/repair areas.
- Monitor and document inbound steel pipe and other applicable incoming materials.
- Inspect finished pipe for coating quality and compliance with customer requirements.
- Monitor and audit final pipe handling and rail-car loading to help prevent coating damage and verify product quality before shipment.
- Identify coating defects, process deviations, or nonconforming material and communicate issues to Quality and Production supervision.
- Assist with investigations and corrective actions related to coating quality issues.
- Maintain traceability of samples, testing records, and production documentation.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, testing areas, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
- Follow all plant safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Perform other quality-related duties as required to support coating plant operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous quality control, laboratory, coating, steel pipe, or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE), industrial coatings, or steel pipe manufacturing is preferred.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply customer specifications, procedures, work instructions, and technical requirements.
- Ability to accurately perform measurements, testing, inspections, and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify coating defects or process abnormalities.
- Basic computer skills and ability to enter and maintain accurate production and quality records.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Shipping personnel.
- Must obtain company-required AMPP certification within 12 months of hire.
- Existing AMPP coating inspection certification is a plus.
- Must be able to work in an industrial manufacturing environment and support the production schedule, including overtime when required.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Experience or familiarity with the following is beneficial:
- Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coating systems
- Surface preparation and blast cleaning
- Coating thickness measurement
- Holiday detection
- Adhesion testing
- Cure testing
- Coating appearance and defect identification
- Steel pipe inspection
- Laboratory sample preparation and testing
- Quality documentation and traceability
- Customer and industry coating specifications
- AMPP coating inspection practices
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
This position works in both laboratory and production environments. The employee must be able to walk throughout the coating plant, inspect pipe and production equipment, handle testing equipment and samples, and work around industrial machinery, heat, dust, noise, and coating operations while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
OD Coating QC Technician – FBE Coating Plant-Swing Shift
Location: Steelton, PA
Position Summary
The OD Coating QC Technician is responsible for performing quality control inspections, laboratory testing, process audits, and documentation associated with the application of Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coating on steel pipe.
This position works closely with production, quality, and shipping personnel to ensure coating operations meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and applicable industry requirements. The technician will provide day-to-day oversight of coating quality from incoming material through coating application, testing, inspection, and final rail-car loading.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and understand daily production schedules, customer data sheets, and job requirements.
- Review and interpret customer coating specifications and applicable quality requirements.
- Audit and document daily operating data from coating plant equipment and production processes.
- Monitor and audit the FBE coating application process to verify compliance with required process parameters.
- Perform all required laboratory testing necessary to complete daily coating sample requirements.
- Accurately record laboratory test results and maintain required quality documentation.
- Monitor and inspect coating condition, steel surface condition, and grind/repair areas.
- Monitor and document inbound steel pipe and other applicable incoming materials.
- Inspect finished pipe for coating quality and compliance with customer requirements.
- Monitor and audit final pipe handling and rail-car loading to help prevent coating damage and verify product quality before shipment.
- Identify coating defects, process deviations, or nonconforming material and communicate issues to Quality and Production supervision.
- Assist with investigations and corrective actions related to coating quality issues.
- Maintain traceability of samples, testing records, and production documentation.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, testing areas, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
- Follow all plant safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Perform other quality-related duties as required to support coating plant operations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous quality control, laboratory, coating, steel pipe, or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE), industrial coatings, or steel pipe manufacturing is preferred.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply customer specifications, procedures, work instructions, and technical requirements.
- Ability to accurately perform measurements, testing, inspections, and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify coating defects or process abnormalities.
- Basic computer skills and ability to enter and maintain accurate production and quality records.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Shipping personnel.
- Must obtain company-required AMPP certification within 12 months of hire.
- Existing AMPP coating inspection certification is a plus.
- Must be able to work in an industrial manufacturing environment and support the production schedule, including overtime when required.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
Experience or familiarity with the following is beneficial:
- Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coating systems
- Surface preparation and blast cleaning
- Coating thickness measurement
- Holiday detection
- Adhesion testing
- Cure testing
- Coating appearance and defect identification
- Steel pipe inspection
- Laboratory sample preparation and testing
- Quality documentation and traceability
- Customer and industry coating specifications
- AMPP coating inspection practices
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
This position works in both laboratory and production environments. The employee must be able to walk throughout the coating plant, inspect pipe and production equipment, handle testing equipment and samples, and work around industrial machinery, heat, dust, noise, and coating operations while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Pay: $31.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- McMillen45
- Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services28E
- Lockheed Martin20
- ITG Communications20
- SRM Concrete17
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing17
- Technology & Software14
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Distribution & Wholesale11
- Construction & Real Estate11
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED required, associate degree in a technical field preferred
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with inspection documentation and non-conformance reporting procedures
- Knowledge of quality management standards such as ISO 9001 or industry-specific equivalents
- Experience using statistical process control methods and basic data analysis
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
Tips for Your Quality Control Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to inspection tools
List the specific measurement instruments you've used, calipers, micrometers, CMM machines, or optical comparators, by name. Hiring managers scan for these before anything else, and generic phrases like 'quality tools' won't clear the initial screen.
Certify before competing against experienced candidates
An ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential signals baseline competency to employers who receive dozens of applications. You can sit for it without years of experience, and it consistently separates entry-level candidates from the rest of the pool.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality control technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings that name your industry
Quality control work in aerospace follows AS9100 standards, pharma follows FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and food manufacturing follows FSMA. Search for openings that match the regulatory environment you already know, your existing documentation habits transfer directly.
Prepare a defect portfolio before interviews
Bring anonymized examples of non-conformances you documented, corrective actions you initiated, or inspection reports you authored. Most candidates talk about quality in generalities, concrete artifacts from your past work make a stronger impression than any summary of duties.
Negotiate shift differential before accepting
Many quality control technician roles run second or third shift, and the listed rate often reflects a day-shift baseline. Ask specifically about differential pay during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, since it can meaningfully change your total compensation.
Quality Control Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality control technicians?
The most active employers for quality control technicians right now are McMillen, Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, and Lockheed Martin, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong in automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.
How many quality control technician jobs are remote?
About 9% of quality control technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most inspection work requires physical presence on a production floor or in a lab. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include quality systems auditing, supplier quality documentation review, and compliance reporting roles that don't require hands-on inspection.
How do you become a quality control technician?
Start with a high school diploma or a technical certificate in manufacturing, metrology, or a related field, then gain hands-on familiarity with precision measurement tools through vocational programs, community college courses, or entry-level production roles. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. From there, apply to entry-level inspection positions in industries that align with your training, such as food manufacturing, medical devices, or general fabrication.
Can you get hired as a quality control technician with no experience?
Yes, many employers will hire candidates without direct quality control experience if you can demonstrate mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and basic math skills. Highlighting experience in any production, laboratory, or inspection-adjacent role helps, even informal settings. Completing an ASQ certification or a short metrology course before applying shows initiative and compensates for gaps in hands-on inspection history.
What does the quality control technician interview process look like?
Most employers begin with a phone or video screen focused on your familiarity with inspection tools and any relevant certifications. An in-person interview typically follows, often including a practical component where you demonstrate how to read a micrometer, interpret a blueprint, or document a non-conformance. Some employers also ask scenario questions about how you've handled a defect discovered late in production or a disagreement with an operator over a failed part.
Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs?
You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and measurement tool experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to positions as soon as they're posted.
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