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Quality Control Inspector - Temporary/ Urgent!

Lenoir City, TN · On-site

$16/hr

We proudly offer weekly pay, health insurance options, and performance incentives to our associates ... Previous quality control or manufacturing experience preferred. * Ability to read and interpret ...

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QC Technician - 3rd Shift

Smyrna, TN

$8 - $10/hr

The QC Tech provides data collection and reporting for all manufacturing assembly operations ... Associates must accurately record and report this data to operations and provide corrective and ...

Workwear

Inventory Control Associate

Whites Creek, TN · On-site

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Good attention to detail and quality. * Demonstrated flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks * Able to work as part of a team and possess strong communication skills. * Able to work overtime ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for qc associate in Tennessee is $23.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a QC associate?

A QC (Quality Control) Associate is a professional responsible for performing tests and inspections on products, materials, or processes to ensure they meet established quality standards. They work primarily in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food industries, helping to identify defects and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. QC Associates document their findings, report issues, and may assist in implementing corrective actions to improve product quality. Their work is critical in ensuring that only safe and effective products reach customers.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a QC associate?

To thrive as a QC Associate, you need a background in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific field, often supported by a relevant degree or laboratory experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, analytical instruments (like HPLC or GC), and quality management systems (such as GMP or ISO standards) is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaborating with team members. These competencies are essential for maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in quality control environments.

What challenges do QC associates face when ensuring product quality, and how can they be addressed?

QC Associates often encounter challenges such as tight production deadlines, handling multiple testing protocols, and maintaining accuracy under pressure. Adapting to new technologies or updated regulatory standards can also present difficulties. To address these, strong organizational skills, continuous training, and effective communication with cross-functional teams are essential. Additionally, maintaining thorough documentation and proactively identifying potential issues can help ensure consistent product quality and compliance.

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Infographic showing various Qc Associate job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,070 per year, or $23.1 per hour.

Quality Control Lead Inspector

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Harriman, TN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Quality Control Lead Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Centrus Energy in Oak Ridge, TN.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.


As a leader in our quality organization, you will:

  • Perform first article, inprocess, and final inspections using CMMs, manual tools, and visual inspection techniques
  • Interpret engineering drawings and work with engineering and management to define quality requirements
  • Create quality control plans for complex components
  • Develop and run CMM programs to support efficient, accurate measurements
  • Use calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, and visionbased systems such as optical comparators
  • Support shopfloor teams with inprocess inspections and guidance
  • Review measurement results, determine conformance, and produce detailed inspection reports
  • Partner with customers to review findings and recommend corrective actions
  • Maintain accurate inspection records and upload documentation to company systems
  • Manage and track nonconformance reports
  • Perform routine CMM maintenance and monitor calibration status
  • Lead OutofTolerance investigations and drive inspectionprocess improvements
  • Apply basic statistical techniques to analyze measurement trends
  • Conduct Measurement System Analysis
  • Uphold and follow Centrus’ quality management system procedures
  • Train team members on inspection techniques, tools, and GD&T concepts
  • Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and safe
  • Support occasional weekend or evening work to meet critical deadlines
  • Contribute to additional projects as needed

High School diploma. (required)


Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

  • Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
  • Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
  • Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. 
  • Minimum five years of experience in dimensional inspection and CMM programming
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)
  • Experience inspecting tighttolerance, highvalue components
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to read mechanical drawings/CAD models
  • Strong written communication skills for procedures and reporting
  • Effective communication with engineers, shop personnel, and other teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

 

Preferred Qualifications and Location Details

  • Active Q Clearance.
  • NQA-1 and/or DOE related experience.
  • Supervisory or lead experience preferred; workinglead roles welcome
  • Experience programming and operating Zeiss Calypso CMMs
  • SolidWorks modeling experience
  • Familiarity with statistical tools such as Minitab
  • Onsite position – Oak Ridge, TN
  • Position will be initial W2 contract with conversion and/or extension options.

As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

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