Quality Technician Jobs in California
Quality Technician jobs in California are concentrated in the Los Angeles Basin, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and biomedical devices generate steady demand at every level from entry-line inspector to senior quality engineer. Established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Boston Scientific, and Intel maintain substantial California operations and hire quality technicians on a recurring basis. The most in-demand specialties are incoming inspection, statistical process control, and medical device quality systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Quality Inspection Technician II
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring the inspection and release of incoming raw materials, finished products, and final inspection of assemblies and post sterile product.
- Also, ensures the calibration of all tools used to manufacture or make quality decisions.
- Inspect incoming raw materials, reviewing for accuracy of shipment, documentation and the acceptability of parts.
- Complete Finished Goods, Device History Review.
- Follows all safety guidelines.
- Follows Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
- Record all transactions to ensure accuracy of inventory.
- Maintain the quarantine area to ensure that all non-conforming, rejected material and material waiting for inspection are clearly labeled with status.
- Maintain segregation of sterile and non-sterile product.
- Maintain, organize and ensure paper files are accurate and complete.
- Prioritize inspection based on supervisor instructions and demands of manufacturing and product development.
- Initiate non-conformances (NCMRs) for nonconforming product/events.
- Support Quality Management in performance of quality reviews and audits.
- Ensure that items that require calibration are sent out for calibration in a timely fashion and that records and documentation are completed per the SOP.
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain compliance with Quality System procedures and company policies.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Experience using a vision system, micrometers, calipers and other tools and gauges to perform inspection to verify dimensional accuracy according to prints, parts manuals, company standards, and other specifications.
- Must have a knowledge of fundamental Metrology practices and principles.
- Superb attention to detail.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand drawings.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Must have visual acuity to distinguish colors and recognize non-conforming parts.
- Must be proficient in using a Windows PC, Microsoft Office products.
- Understanding of GMP and ISO quality systems.
- Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Ability to initiate Document Change Orders for Receiving Inspection Forms and Procedures.
- 2 – 5 years of experience performing quality and/or visual inspections.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Position is primarily sedentary, and employee may be required to sit for extended periods of time.
- Standing, walking and meeting activities are required frequently throughout the workday.
- Employee must be able to process paperwork and utilize office equipment (including personal computer, phone, copiers, etc.).
- A large portion of the day is spent communicating orally in person and by phone.
- Normal sight or corrected vision is required to read documents and use standard computer terminals.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
Pay: Full-Time, Hourly | $25.00–$30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM | Full-Time, Onsite in Laguna Hills, CA, U.S.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality technician jobs across California.
- Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems
- Proficiency with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and CMM equipment
- Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
- Experience conducting incoming, in-process, and final product inspections
- Familiarity with nonconformance reporting and corrective action processes
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in manufacturing technology or a related field
Quality Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality technician in California?
Most California employers require an associate degree or vocational certificate in manufacturing technology, electronics, or a related field, though strong candidates sometimes enter with a high school diploma plus hands-on inspection experience. California does not issue a state license for quality technicians, but certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as the Certified Quality Technician credential, carry real weight with California aerospace and medical device employers. Community colleges across the state, including those in the Los Angeles and San Jose areas, offer relevant programs.
Which companies hire quality technicians in California?
Companies currently hiring quality technicians in California include Tesla, Ameritek, and Hyve Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor fabs, and FDA-regulated medical device manufacturers means demand is distributed across a wide range of industry types rather than dominated by a single sector.
Which California cities have the most quality technician jobs?
Fremont, San Diego, and Sacramento consistently post the highest volume of quality technician openings in California. The distribution reflects the state's industrial geography: the Los Angeles Basin anchors aerospace and defense work, San Diego hosts a dense cluster of biotech and medical device firms, and the Bay Area draws demand from semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturers.
Are there remote quality technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of parts, operation of measurement equipment, and presence on the production floor, so most roles are fully on-site. About 8% of quality technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation review, supplier audits, or quality systems coordination rather than direct inspection duties.
How can I get hired as a quality technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production inspector or quality control associate role, which large California manufacturers in aerospace and medical devices regularly post as trainee or associate-level positions. Employers such as defense contractors and FDA-regulated device makers in Southern California and San Diego often hire candidates who hold an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential even without full-time experience. Completing a manufacturing technology program at a California community college and building familiarity with blueprint reading and basic metrology tools significantly strengthens an application for these entry roles.
Where can I find and apply to quality technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings by location or specialty to identify roles that match your background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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