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Frazer, Ltd.

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR II

Houston, TX · On-site

$18 - $26/hr

Associate's degree in Quality Control, Manufacturing Technology, or related field; equivalent experience considered. * 3-6 years of QC experience in custom vehicle, specialty equipment, or EMS ...

Sika

QC Lab Technician

Sealy, TX

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Associate Degree or HS diploma with 1-3 years' experience in overall QC testing and methodology in manufacturing environment. * Good math and computer skills required, competent with Microsoft Word ...

Sika AG

QC Lab Technician

Sealy, TX · On-site

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Associate Degree or HS diploma with 1-3 years' experience in overall QC testing and methodology in manufacturing environment. * Good math and computer skills required, competent with Microsoft Word ...

Sika AG

QC Lab Technician

Sealy, TX

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

Associate Degree or HS diploma with 1-3 years' experience in overall QC testing and methodology in manufacturing environment. * Good math and computer skills required, competent with Microsoft Word ...

ALTIVIA

QC Lab Technician

Crosby, TX · On-site

$20 - $25.25/hr

QC Lab Technician Location: Crosby, Texas - Must be able to work rotating shifts, including ... Associate degree in a technical field required. * Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental ...

Wood

Documentation Control Associate III

Houston, TX · On-site

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently recruiting for a Documentation Control Associate III ... quality, design requirements, and environmental compliance. * Manage and maintain as well as ...

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How much do quality control associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality control associate in Houston, TX is $24.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.69 and $29.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a quality control associate do?

A Quality Control Associate is responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality, including reliability, usability, and performance. They conduct inspections, perform tests, and document their findings to identify defects or deviations from specifications. Quality Control Associates often work closely with production teams to address issues and help maintain compliance with industry regulations. Their role is critical in maintaining customer satisfaction and upholding the reputation of their company. They may work in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and food production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality control associate?

To thrive as a Quality Control Associate, you need a solid understanding of quality assurance principles, attention to detail, and often a background in science or manufacturing. Familiarity with inspection tools, laboratory equipment, and quality management systems (such as ISO standards) is typically required, and certifications like Six Sigma or ASQ may be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set exceptional candidates apart. These skills ensure that products consistently meet standards, reduce errors, and support overall operational excellence.

What are some common challenges quality control associates face when ensuring product consistency across different production batches?

Quality Control Associates often encounter challenges such as variations in raw material quality, changes in manufacturing processes, and tight production schedules that can lead to inconsistencies between batches. Addressing these issues requires keen attention to detail, effective communication with production teams, and a strong understanding of standard operating procedures. Staying proactive in identifying potential sources of variation and collaborating closely with other departments helps maintain high product standards and minimizes the risk of defects.

What is the difference between Quality Control Associate vs Quality Assurance Technician?

AspectQuality Control AssociateQuality Assurance Technician
CertificationsOften requires GMP, ISO, or industry-specific quality certificationsSimilar certifications, with focus on quality standards and compliance
Work EnvironmentLaboratory, manufacturing, or production settingsLaboratory, manufacturing, or quality compliance environments
Primary FocusInspecting products, testing samples, identifying defectsDeveloping and implementing quality systems, audits, and process improvements
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food productionManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food industry

While both roles focus on quality, the Quality Control Associate primarily inspects and tests products to identify defects, whereas the Quality Assurance Technician develops and maintains quality systems to prevent issues. Both roles are essential in ensuring product quality and compliance within manufacturing and production environments.

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Infographic showing various Quality Control Associate job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,578 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Quality Control Inspection Lead

Comfort Systems USA

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Comfort Systems USA rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 278 rated repair and maintenance companies

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Quality Control Inspector Lead shall outline responsibilities for ensuring products and services meet quality standards, including leading a team, developing and implementing quality control procedures, and investigating quality issues.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide daily direction to quality control inspectors and material receiving inspector, providing guidance and support as well as assigning daily activities and escalating issues to the Quality Supervisor as needed.
  • Train new hires on quality control procedures and standards.
  • Manage and coordinate quality control activities and projects.
  • Motivate and empower the team to achieve quality goals.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and systems.
  • Assist upper management in enforcing and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and procedures.
  • Identify areas for improvement in quality control processes and systems.
  • Conduct quality audits and inspections to identify and address potential issues.
  • Implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
  • Maintain accurate and complete quality records.
  • Review of quality reports.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.
  • Communicate quality issues and findings to relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Provide feedback to improve quality and processes.
  • Interpret drawings, procedures, instructions, and specifications for determining the acceptance of the product undergoing inspection
  • Prepare nonconformance reports for found defects an participate in the root cause investigation to eliminate recurrence
  • Assist in the training of other personnel as required by the appropriate management personnel or as required by the specific task being performed
  • Review Inspection and Test Plan as required
  • Coordinate with 3rd party Inspections
  • Conduct daily safety/quality meetings
  • Other duties as assigned by TAS

JOB SKILLS:
  • Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, time management and communication/writing skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Docs
  • Knowledge of quality control processes, procedures, ISO9001, and tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, and specifications.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, written and verbal, with various levels of management, customers, vendors, and other employees.
  • Ability to use basic mathematics in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Work with minimal supervision in the accomplishment of duties.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of two years of experience in quality assurance, quality control or quality management
  • Minimum of two years of experience with ISO-9000 or similar quality management systems.
  • Minimum of one year of experience with ASME Section VIII, IX, V, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.5, ASME B31.9, AWS D1 .1, SSPC, or similar welding, construction, and quality codes.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associates Degree in Applied Science or any other relevant field (engineering, science, quality management) is a plus

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to obtain Visual/Magnetic Testing Level II certification within six months of employment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
  • Qualifications in NDE methods or a Certified level II
  • ISO 9001 trained

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, stooping, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and read and understand English. The incumbent will be subject to shop environmental conditions.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company that is part of a large Houston-headquartered publicly traded company, Comfort Systems USA, with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.
TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer's facilities.
TAS' fastest growing business is the data center market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.
With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has a tobacco-free workplace policy, under which individuals are not allowed to smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products on the TAS premises, while conducting TAS business off premises or take "smoking" breaks during working hours. "smoking" and "tobacco or nicotine products" includes, but is not limited to, product such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip) and clove cigarettes
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.
TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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